Tuna Green Bean Casserole

Name: Tuna Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/3 cups milk; 2 (7-ounce) cans tuna, drained, juice reserved; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup finely diced celery; 1 1/2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen, cooked

A classic tuna and green bean casserole, bound by a homemade white sauce, offers a quick and satisfying baked meal.

⭐ 3.8 (14 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 35 minTotal: 50 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F and butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter, then whisk in flour, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
Stir in dried thyme, tuna and its reserved juice, celery, and green beans.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve the casserole, optionally with hot rice or noodles.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 169 kcal

Carbohydrate: 8 g

Cholesterol: 42 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 18 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 490 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 7 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g