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Cheesy Tuna Mac - Lunch Version

<p>Add some variety to your macaroni and cheese with this kid friendly recipe. Paprika and onions give an irresistibly sweet and smoky twist to this Cheesy Tuna Mac.</p>
4 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2/3 cups dice Onion, Yellow
  • 2 tablespoons Flour, All-Purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 1 1/2 cups chunk Pasteurized Processed Cheese
  • 6 ounces drain Chunk Light Tuna in Water
  • 4 1/2 cups cook Elbows

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
  • 465 Calories
  • 18g Total Fat
  • 10g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 73mg Cholesterol
  • 962mg Sodium
  • 51g Total Carb
  • 1g Fiber
  • 5g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 24g Protein
  • 15 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute onions until they are translucent.
  3. Add flour and paprika, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth and simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Add cheese spread and stir until melted.
  6. Stir in tuna and cooked pasta, tossing to coat.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute onions until they are translucent.
  3. Add flour and paprika, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth and simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Add cheese spread and stir until melted.
  6. Stir in tuna and cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
  7. Allow to cool.
  8. Divide among indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

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