Broccoli and Tuna Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Submitted by *Parsley*

"This is what happened the night before we left for vacation when there was not a fresh veggie in the house, The milk was very low and no thawed meat. Instead of running to the store, I did a pantry casserole. Definitely not too healthy, but it is pretty darn good!"

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photo by *Parsley*

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box macaroni shells and cheese, box dinner
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed broccoli cheese soup, undiluted (or can use cream of broccoli)
¹⁄₄ cup milk
12 ounces albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
¹⁄₄ cup chopped onion
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
¹⁄₃ cup breadcrumbs

directions

Prepare shells and cheese dinner according to package direction; drain but do not rinse.
Return cooked shells to hot pot.
Add in liquid cheese packet (from the shells & cheese dinner), condensed soup, milk, tuna, thawed broccoli, onion and garlic powder.
Gently stir to mix well.
Pour into a casserole dish.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter and breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs on top of the casserole.
Bake; uncovered for 25-30 minutes.