Tuna-Macaroni-Cheese Bake
- 1 (7 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
- 1 c. sliced celery
- 1 can (9 1/2 oz.) water packed tuna
- 2 Tbsp. onion, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. white pepper
- 12 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 c. chicken broth
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain and rinse.
- Stir celery into macaroni.
- Place 1/2 of macaroni mixture into ungreased 9 x 13-inch dish.
- Flake tuna in a large bowl.
- Combine salt, pepper and cheese with tuna.
- Sprinkle macaroni mixture with 1/2 the tuna mixture.
- Repeat layers (first macaroni, then tuna).
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in saucepan over low heat; stir in flour and remaining salt and pepper.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in sour cream and broth.
- Return to heat, stirring constantly, until sauce boils.
- Pour sauce over tuna mixture and dot with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover.
- Bake another 15 minutes or until sauce turns golden brown.
elbow macaroni, celery, water, onion, salt, white pepper, cheddar cheese, butter, flour, sour cream, chicken broth
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=398135 (may not work)