Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 49 min
Makes: 5 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each


Nutrition Information
Calories 420
Total fat 11 g
Saturated fat 5 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 1330 mg
Carbohydrate 48 g
Dietary fiber 4 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 32 g
Vitamin A 45 %DV
Vitamin C 60 %DV
Calcium 60 %DV
Iron 15 %DV

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
• 1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
• 3/4 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 can (12 oz.) white tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from kraftfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PLACE vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package; pour over vegetables to drain macaroni and thaw vegetables. Return to saucepan.

STIR in Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing. Add tuna and 1/2 cup Cheddar; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; cover.

BAKE 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining Cheddar; bake 3 to 4 min. or until melted.


Substitute
Substitute 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef, cooked and drained, for the tuna.

Make Ahead
Assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, covered, at 375°F for 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; continue as directed.

Substitute
Prepare using 2 (5-oz.) cans tuna.