Monday, July 11, 2011

Mac'n Cheese with Tuna and Peas (and Poor Man's Tuna Casserole)

This is a recipe that my Mom used when we were growing up that snuck some healthy food into our junk food nights. In college I would make this dish both as a comfort food and a huge power booster for my mascoting season. Its quick, easy, and yummy! Even the Phoenix likes it!

Mac'n Cheese with Tuna and Peas:
1 Family size box Kraft Mac and Cheese
Stick Margarine
Skim milk
1 can of peas, drained
1 can tuna in water, drained

Make the Mac and Cheese according to the directions on the box. Make sure the cheese power is completely dissolved or else the whole dish gets a weird texture. Once the mac is done, mix in the drained tuna and stir in well. Mix in the peas, stirring gently so not to break them into a yucky mush. Serve hot in a bowl.

To make the Mac'n Cheese with Tuna and Peas into a Poor Man's Tuna Casserole:

In addition to the ingredients above, also have:
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Pam spray
1 small bag plain potato chips (optional but yummy)

Preheat oven to 350*. Spray a baking pan with Pam. Take the finished Mac'n Cheese with Tuna and Peas and put it into baking pan. Take the potato chips (if you choose to use them) and crunch them up thoroughly in the bag. Sprinkle the chip crumbs on top. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Put in oven and watch closely through the window until the cheese is bubbling and slightly brown. Remove from oven and serve hot.

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