Tuna Mac & Cheese

A quick all-in-one weeknight meal that will please the pickiest of little eaters.

If you want pans that heat evenly and clean easily, this is the newer Ninja set I recommend.

All nutrition facts are AI generated and approximate.

Ingredients

• 2 boxes macaroni and cheese
• ½ cup butter (as part of package directions)
• ½ cup milk (as part of package directions)
• 3 cans tuna in oil (drained)
• 1 (10 oz) broccoli steamer
• ½ tsp onion salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp lemon pepper

Directions

1. Fix macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, microwave broccoli according to package directions. If there are large pieces, move to a separate bowl to break up into smaller pieces.
3. Once macaroni and cheese is ready, stir in the tuna, broccoli, and seasonings.
4. Enjoy this fun, casual weeknight meal.

Notes

• Break up the broccoli: Chop any big florets into small, kid-friendly pieces so they mix evenly through the noodles.
• Season to taste: The onion salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon pepper lift the boxed mix—add a bit more if it needs it.
• Tuna in oil: Draining oil-packed tuna keeps things from getting greasy while still adding rich flavor.
• Loosen leftovers: Stir in a splash of milk when reheating, since the pasta thickens as it sits.
• Storage: Keeps in the fridge 3 to 4 days—an easy make-ahead weeknight meal.

Why This Works

• Boxed mac shortcut: Starting with prepared macaroni and cheese gives you a creamy, cheesy base in minutes for almost no cost.
• Stirring in at the end: Folding the tuna and broccoli into the finished mac keeps them from overcooking and preserves their texture.
• Seasonings lift the box: A few pantry spices add savory depth that makes the quick mix taste more homemade.
• Broccoli built in: Cooking the broccoli separately and folding it in adds color and vegetables without extra pans on the stove.