What are some interesting and easy recipes using canned tuna?!
What are some interesting and easy recipes using canned tuna?
Forget the classic tuna sandwich or salad... I need more new and interesting things!!
Answers:
Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 dill pickles, chopped
6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed
1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
DIRECTIONS
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.
In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, pickles, cheese, tuna, mayonnaise and mustard. Season with a splash of pickle juice, salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tuna Mousse
INGREDIENTS
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon celery salt (optional)
1 (12.5 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
DIRECTIONS
Line a mold, or pie pan with plastic wrap.
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat soup and cream cheese until soft and smooth. Remove pan from heat.
Mix gelatin mixture, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, salt and pepper (to taste), onion salt, celery salt, and tuna fish into the soup and cheese saucepan. Stir mixture until smooth.
Cover mold or pan and chill overnight. When ready to serve remove the tuna mousse from the mold and serve.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large pot of salted water, boil noodles until al dente. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, combine flour, butter, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and ingredients are combined evenly. Add milk, and whisk until the sauce thickens (usually it is at the proper consistency by the time it begins to boil). Add cheese to mixture, and whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in tuna, peas, and noodles. Spread evenly in prepared dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
BBQ Tuna Fritters
INGREDIENTS
1 (6 ounce) can light tuna in water, drained
1 egg
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, egg and oats until blended. Mix in the barbeque sauce, green onion, hot pepper sauce, savory, and salt.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spoon tablespoonfuls of the tuna mixture into the pan, and flatten slightly. Smaller patties hold together better. Cook until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side.