Clipper Ship Casserole Recipe

Tired of the same old ground beef and chicken dinners? This Clipper Ship Casserole is a budget-friendly, family-pleasing twist on tuna casserole that even tuna skeptics will love! Creamy tuna, vibrant veggies, and crunchy corn chips bake to perfection in this surprisingly delicious and easy-to-make casserole. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers are always welcome by someone in our house! Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 392.6 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Clipper Ship Casserole

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How to Make Clipper Ship Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, 2 stalks celery, and 1 green bell pepper (all chopped) in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. In a greased 2-quart casserole dish, layer half of 2 cups cooked macaroni, half of the tuna mixture, half of 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and half of 1 cup crushed corn chips.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

38g

Carbs

7g

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