Leanne Elys Tuna Casserole in 10 Minutes

Leanne Elys Tuna Casserole in 10 Minutes Ingredients

1 Box WHITE cheddar macaroni &	1/2 c Sharp cheddar grated
1 tb Butter	1/2 c Crushed saltines
1 sm Onion; chopped	Salt & pepper to taste
1 cn Tuna; drained, (solid white

Instructions for Leanne Elys Tuna Casserole in 10 Minutes

I recently held a contest on my web site for "Not Your Mothers Tuna Casserole" recipe and here is the winning dish. I was looking for a recipe that was different from what our mothers made (in other words, no endless variations using cream of mushroom soup and noodles). It had to be contemporary, updated from the traditional recipes, but still comfort food. Above all, it had to be quick and easy and, of course, taste delicious! Leannes recipe did all that and was so good that I actually ate the leftovers the next morning for breakfast (really)! At first glance, the recipe seems rather ordinary. But upon reviewing it (and making it) I found three special elements that made it a winner. Although it calls for boxed macaroni and cheese, it requires White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (not the bland orange stuff), which makes a huge difference. Second, chopped onion is sauteed and the tuna is added to it, nicely melding the onion and tuna flavors. Finally, the topping is very special -- crispy and delicious. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the macaroni & cheese according to the package directions. Meanwhile, saute onion in butter till translucent. Add the tuna, chopping it up in the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the tuna mixture to the prepared macaroni & cheese. Correct the seasoning, put in a casserole dish or pie plate. Top with the cheese & cracker crumbs. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the topping crispy. Yield: 4 servings. If you want more tuna casserole recipes, including the honorable mentions in the contest, youll find them here: http://busycooks.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa092997.htm Posted to TNT Recipes Digest, Vol 01, Nr 977 by Lynn Nelson on Jan 30, 1998

Main Ingredient: FishCuisine: Uncategorized

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Tuna

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