Quick Tuna-Macaroni Bake(Microwave)

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A creamy, savory tuna mac and cheese baked in the microwave—rich mushroom soup, flaky tuna, and buttery pasta topped with crispy onions and paprika for a quick, comforting meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (7 1/4 oz.) macaroni and cheese
  • 6 1/2 oz. can tuna
  • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. parsley flakes
  • 1/2 c. French fried onions (optional)
  • paprika

Instructions

  1. In a 2‑quart microwave‑safe casserole, combine the macaroni and cheese with 1½ cups hot water.
  2. Cover with a lid and microwave on high for 4 to 4½ minutes, or until the mixture boils.
  3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, drained tuna, milk, butter, and parsley flakes.
  4. Cover again and microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender, stirring once midway.
  5. Top with French fried onions if desired, then sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 46.9g 17% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 16.2g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 371mg 16% DV
Potassium 739.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 674.3mcg 75% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 197.8mg 15% DV
Iron 7.9mg 44% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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