Entree: United States – Stovetop Tuna Mac 'n' Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) macaroni (uncooked) - 2 cans Canned Tuna Fish, approx. 5 oz (142 g) each, drained - 1 small Yellow Onion, approx. 4 oz (115 g), finely diced - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded Cheddar Cheese - 1/2 cup (60 g) Breadcrumbs
Instructions
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain and return to the pot off the heat. 2. While pasta is hot, fold in drained canned tuna, diced yellow onion, and shredded Cheddar Cheese; stir until the cheese begins to melt and coats the macaroni and tuna. 3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the breadcrumbs, stirring frequently, until golden brown (2–4 minutes). Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs over each portion and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 530 kcal
Carbohydrates: 56.5 g
Protein: 36.9 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Saturated fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Sodium: 424 mg
Potassium: 543 mg
Calcium: 349 mg
Iron: 3.26 mg
Vitamin A: 147 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-06T05:44:42+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.