Name: Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 cans tuna packed in water; 3 cups gluten-free elbow macaroni, cooked; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium chopped onion; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 8 oz cream cheese; 1 cup heavy/whipping cream; 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup frozen veggies; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Cook noodles according to package directions, and place cooked/drained noodles into a medium sized bowl.

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat, and add onion and celery. Cook for 4 minutes, and add to the bowl with the noodles.

Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, and add cream cheese, cream, and chicken broth to skillet. Cook over until hot, not boiling. Stir mixture often to prevent scorching and cook until creamy.

Reduce heat to low and add in both types of cheese. and stir until cheese melts.

Combine sauce with veggies and tuna and stir well to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour mixture into baking dish.

In a separate bowl, combine melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle buttery breadcrumbs evenly over tuna mixture. Top with extra cheese, if desired, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Food safety

Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)

Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat

Wash hands after touching raw meat

Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

Never leave cooking food unattended

Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds

Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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