Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole

Name: Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 Casserole
Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 2 cups process American cheese; 2 cups tuna in water, drained; 2 cups tart apples, core/dice; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, soft

Submitted by Tina Klein

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photo by Sassy J

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 1 Casserole

ingredients

2 cups macaroni
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 cups process American cheese
2 cups tuna in water, drained
2 cups tart apples, core/dice
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
¹⁄₂ cup breadcrumbs, soft

directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
In saucepan, melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat.
Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt.
Add milk all at once.
Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12x7x2 inch baking dish.
Combine melted butter and crumbs.
Sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.

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Reviews

I love tuna casserole, macaroni and cheese and apples in savory dishes. This rolls all those into one and was a big hit at my house. I used sharp cheddar and whole wheat panko bread crumbs. Love

Sassy J
The combination of flavors really works well in this casserole! I cut the butter down to 4 tbsp and sauteed some chopped scallion to add some flavor to the cheese sauce. Instead of processed cheese, I used sharp cheddar. After baking, the apples were soft, but still had a slight crunch. I think some fresh parsley or tarragon would be a terrific addition to this. I will certainly make this again. Thanx for sharing!

*Parsley*

Tweaks

The combination of flavors really works well in this casserole! I cut the butter down to 4 tbsp and sauteed some chopped scallion to add some flavor to the cheese sauce. Instead of processed cheese, I used sharp cheddar. After baking, the apples were soft, but still had a slight crunch. I think some fresh parsley or tarragon would be a terrific addition to this. I will certainly make this again. Thanx for sharing!

*Parsley*

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Tina Klein

United States

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