Tuna Mac and Cheese

Name: Tuna Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 5-ounce can tuna in water; Kosher salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
600 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Tuna Mac and Cheese

Soren Stephens

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Adding a new twist to classic mac and cheese makes it even better!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup frozen peas thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons cream cheese softened
1 5-ounce can tuna in water drained and flaked
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly, without browning.
Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add the peas. Cook until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni and flaked tuna to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 600kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 506mg (21%) Potassium 406mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1416IU (28%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 435mg (44%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	600kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	97mg	32%
Sodium	506mg	21%
Potassium	406mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1416IU	28%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	435mg	44%
Iron	2mg	11%