Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy, crispy tuna mac and cheese!
Take your classic homemade macaroni and cheese recipe to the next level with extra protein and flavor. Heather of Fit Mama Real Food created this simple homemade Tuna Macaroni & Cheese recipe just for you!
If you have ever made a homemade macaroni and cheese recipe before, you know you have to make a roux first, but that is not needed with this recipe! Your sauce is easily combined together in your blender and ready to go. It's truly that easy!
Keep reading to learn how to make her delicious high-protein dinner using her Larder & Vine Ceramic Non Toxic Bakeware Set in under 20 minutes.
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Recipe Summary
5 minutes
15 minutes
4
Dinner
Recipe Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon old bay
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- 4 cups cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cans tuna
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Recipe Directions
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Remove the pasta when it’s al dente—tender but still slightly firm to the bite. Drain and set aside.
2. Blend the Cottage Cheese Mixture
While the noodles cook, blend the milk and cottage cheese together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce
Once the pot is empty, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture, then add the seasonings and grated cheese. Stir and cook until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
4. Combine the Pasta and Tuna
Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated. Gently fold in the tuna and mix well.
5. Bake and Broil
Lightly oil an 8 x 8 baking pan and pour in the mac and cheese mixture. Spread it evenly, then top with panko breadcrumbs. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
6. Heat the Pan & Form Fritters
In your Larder & Vine Skillet or Braiser, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, scoop about ¼ cup of batter for each fritter, flattening it gently into a pancake shape.
7.Serve and Enjoy
