Description
Tuna Broccoli Casserole brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, blending creamy textures with hearty protein that makes weeknight meals feel special. Baked golden and bubbling with cheesy goodness, this classic dish delivers satisfying flavors your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (5 ounces / 142 grams) tuna, drained
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions, adding broccoli florets during the final 3 minutes of cooking. Thoroughly drain the pasta and vegetables.
- Flake the drained 5-ounce can of tuna into a large mixing bowl, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Add the cooked macaroni, broccoli, entire 10.5-ounce can of cream of mushroom soup, and ½ cup milk to the tuna. Gently fold ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir gently to distribute.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with ¼ cup bread crumbs in a separate small bowl.
- Scatter the buttered bread crumb mixture across the top of the casserole, covering the surface completely.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the casserole bubbles around the edges and the bread crumb topping turns golden brown.
Notes
- Choose chunk light tuna for a more budget-friendly option, but solid white tuna works great for a richer flavor.
- Make sure to drain the tuna and pasta completely to prevent a watery casserole that won’t hold its shape.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular macaroni for gluten-free pasta and use gluten-free breadcrumbs on top.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or peas for more nutrition and color in your casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 715 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg