Tuna Macaroni Casserole
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Submitted by: Sonia Garmers
Submit date: May 3, 2003, 8:59 am
Originally Submitted on Kuminda.com
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This Tuna Macaroni Casserole is a hearty baked dish made with macaroni, tuna, cheese, ham, peas, corn, vegetables, and a flavorful blend of seasonings. Everything is combined and baked until hot and set, with a layer of melted cheese on top. It can be enjoyed on its own or served with vegetables or fried potatoes for a filling meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 cans tuna
- 1 large package elbow macaroni
- 4 eggs
- 1 can peas
- 1 can corn kernels
- 1 large tomato
- 1 large onion
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1½ oz ham, cut from a piece rather than sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- A small amount of raisins
- A small amount of prunes
- Stuffed olives, to taste
- Maggi seasoning, to taste
- Soy sauce, to taste
- Curry powder, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Cumin, to taste
- Piccalilli, to taste
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Preparation
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until tender.
- Drain the macaroni well once it is cooked.
- In a pot, heat the butter and vegetable oil with the seasonings and cook briefly to release their flavors.
- Use a fork to break the tuna into small pieces, then add it to the seasoned mixture.
- Cut the ham into small cubes and add it to the pot with the tuna.
- Add part of the grated cheese to the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Add the seasoned tuna and ham mixture to the macaroni and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Beat the eggs and pour a small amount of the beaten egg into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top, covering the macaroni evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
- Before removing it from the oven, insert a fork into the center to make sure the casserole is fully cooked.
- Serve the Tuna Macaroni Casserole on its own or with vegetables and/or fried potatoes.