Apple Tuna Casserole
Submitted by janice
Elbow macaroni in creamy cheese sauce studded with tuna and diced Granny Smith apples, topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a surprising 1950s casserole.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
45 minREADY
1 hrsYes, apples in tuna casserole sounds wild, but this retro recipe delivers unexpected charm.
Tart Granny Smith chunks soften into the creamy cheese sauce, adding sweetness that balances the savory tuna.
The crunchy breadcrumb topping provides textural contrast to the tender apples beneath.
Kitchen Tips
- Use sharp cheddar for maximum flavor punch in the cheese sauce
- Dice apples into uniform ½-inch pieces so they cook evenly
- Stir sauce constantly to prevent lumps from forming
- Check apples with a fork at 25 minutes; they should be tender but not mushy
Ingredients
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
In saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter or margarine over low heat.
Blend in flour and ¾ teaspoons salt.
Add milk all at once. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
Add cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12×7×2 inch baking dish .
Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake in 350℉ (180℃). oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.
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