Macaroni Tuna Casserole

🥦 Macaroni Tuna Casserole🧀🐟

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 🍽️ 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

🍜 2 cups elbow macaroni
🐟 2 cans (12 oz each) tuna, drained
🥦 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
🌾 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
🥛 2 cups milk
🍯 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🍞 1 cup breadcrumbs
🌿 Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:
1.  🔥 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 🍜 Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. 🥦 Steam the broccoli florets until they are just tender. Set aside.
4. Make Cheese Sauce: 🧈 In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes. 🥛 Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

5. 🥣 In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, tuna, steamed broccoli, and cheese sauce. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
6. Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
7. 🔥 Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
8.  🌿 Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy  🍽️

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