Cheesy Tuna Make Ahead Brunch Bake Food

TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• NOODLES: Cook the egg noodles in salted water until barely al dente, about 2 minutes less than packaging instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, rinse until cold and set aside.
• PANKO: Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add panko and stir to coat. Continue cooking until crumbs become golden brown. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
• CASSEROLE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• SAUCE: Melt butter with olive oil in a very large skillet or Dutch over medium heat (something that can fit all ingredients). Whisk in flour then cook, while stirring for 2 minutes. Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in milk and 1 ½ cups chicken broth. Whisk cornstarch with remaining chicken broth and add to skillet followed by Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon and all spices/seasonings.
• Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly then reduce heat to a simmer, whisking often until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup cheddar until melted followed by Gruyere cheese until melted. Whisk in sour cream until blended.
• COMBINE: Add the tuna and peas and stir to combine. Stir in the noodles until evenly combined. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water IF the sauce has become too thick. Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese followed by panko.
• BAKE: Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, uncover and bake an addition 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted; serve piping hot. Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste (I like more salt).

EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Spray a 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Combine the noodles, soup, peas, cheese, tuna, and milk. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until hot and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are browned.
• Serve and enjoy.

CHEESY TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a bowl, mix together tuna, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spread tuna mixture onto the toasted muffin halves and place them on a baking sheet. Top each half with a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese.
• Broil until cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

MAKE IT CHEESY TUNA BAKE

Steps:

• In bottom of lightly greased 9" baking dish, arrange croutons.
• In medium bowl, beat milk, soup, and eggs; stir in cheeses, pimentoes, and tuna.
• In small skillet, melt butter; add onions and mushrooms; saute until softened.
• Spoon veggies over croutons; spread egg-tuna mixture over top.
• Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
• Remove for refrigerator one hour before baking.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Remove foil and bake to golden brown top.
• (May use broiler, if desired.).