Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Pickles and Cheese

Name: Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Pickles and Cheese
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed; 2 dill pickles, chopped; 1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked; 0.5 cup light mayonnaise; 0.5 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice; salt and ground black pepper to taste

My grandmother's tuna noodle, pickles, and cheese recipe inspired this dish; she originally used peas. Over time, my mother and I have made our own changes, creating a flavorful blend reminiscent of cold macaroni salad. Get ready for a new family favorite!

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed
2 dill pickles, chopped
1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
0.5 cup light mayonnaise
0.5 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly, and pat dry.
In a large bowl, mix macaroni, Colby-Jack cheese, pickles, tuna, mayonnaise, and mustard. Season with pickle juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 491 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 8 g
Sodium Content: 1611 mg
Protein Content: 26 g
Cholesterol Content: 55 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 55 g
Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g