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baked tuna mac and cheese

Baked Tuna Mac and Cheese Muffins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni noodles
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 5 ounce cans light tuna, drained
  • 1 8 ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat Panko crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cook noodles according to directions in a 4 quart pot.
  • Place frozen peas in colander. Drain cooked noodles in colander over top of frozen peas.
  • Pour noodles and peas back into pot.
  • Stir in cheese and tuna.
  • In a bowl, combine egg, flour and milk. Whisk together.
  • Add spices to milk mixture. Pour milk mixture into noodles in pot.
  • In a small bowl combine melted butter and Panko crumbs.
  • Fill each muffin cup to the top with noodle mixture.
  • Sprinkle top with about 1 tablespoon each of Panko crumbs.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

There will be leftover noodles. You can either add them to another muffin tin or a small baking dish.
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