Jenn over at Frugal Upstate is in week two of her Frugal Food Series. Last week it was all about eggs! This week, she is talking about tuna!
I am part of my church's meal ministry. We make up meals and take them to other families in the church who just had a baby, who are sick, or just need a helping hand. One of the dishes that I like to make because it is easy and frugal is Cheesy Tuna Mac.
1 package (7-1/2 ounces) macaroni and cheese mix
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken(or whatever) soup, undiluted
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in the milk, butter and contents of cheese packet. Add the soup, tuna, peas, and onion.
Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.
I have found this easy to make ahead and take to a family because I usually have all the ingredients on hand in my pantry. I make the dish all up without cooking it, cover with foil, write baking directions on the foil with a Sharpie marker. I put the shredded cheese in a separate ziploc bag. I compliment the dish with a leafy salad, homemade bread, and dessert. Simple, easy, and filling meal!
For other tuna ideas, head over to Jenn's series at Frugal Upstate!
***photo courtesy of Taste of Home
I am part of my church's meal ministry. We make up meals and take them to other families in the church who just had a baby, who are sick, or just need a helping hand. One of the dishes that I like to make because it is easy and frugal is Cheesy Tuna Mac.
1 package (7-1/2 ounces) macaroni and cheese mix
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken(or whatever) soup, undiluted
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in the milk, butter and contents of cheese packet. Add the soup, tuna, peas, and onion.
Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.
I have found this easy to make ahead and take to a family because I usually have all the ingredients on hand in my pantry. I make the dish all up without cooking it, cover with foil, write baking directions on the foil with a Sharpie marker. I put the shredded cheese in a separate ziploc bag. I compliment the dish with a leafy salad, homemade bread, and dessert. Simple, easy, and filling meal!
For other tuna ideas, head over to Jenn's series at Frugal Upstate!
***photo courtesy of Taste of Home
1 comment:
Thanks so much for linking to this for the "Frugal Food Series: Tuna".
I like the idea of using this for taking to a family in need-after all, part of the joy of being frugal is it can allow you to share your largess with others!
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