Jazzed Up Tuna Casserole Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this gourmet twist on a classic! Inspired by Light & Tasty magazine, our Jazzed Up Tuna Casserole is comfort food redefined. Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with fresh veggies, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Say goodbye to boring tuna casserole and hello to pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 295.1 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.5 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jazzed Up Tuna Casserole

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How to Make Jazzed Up Tuna Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  3. While noodles cook, finely chop 1 medium onion and 2 stalks celery. Dice 1 medium zucchini.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained), diced zucchini, 1 cup sour cream, chopped celery, chopped onion, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  5. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Spoon half of the tuna mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle with half of 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining tuna mixture and cheese.
  9. Top with 1 medium tomato, sliced.
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

43g

Carbs

2g

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