Easy Tuna Biscuit Casserole Recipe without Cream Soups
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If you’re looking for a comforting and easy-to-make dinner, this Tuna Biscuit Casserole Recipe without Cream Soups is a perfect choice. It’s a budget-friendly, delicious meal that combines flaky biscuits, creamy tuna filling made from inexpensive canned tuna, and gooey melted cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
Making a casserole without cream soups that can be put in the oven when you get home from work is a great way to have meal prep done. And you can feel good about the ingredients, too, because you aren’t using all those chemicals.
For more easy dinner ideas for tuna casserole, check these out:
- This Creamy Broccoli Tuna Casserole with Egg Noodles is a stick to your ribs comfort food that will remind you of grandma.
- Budget Tuna Rice Casserole Recipe with Cheese is delicious and hearty and made with inexpensive ingredients to save your budget!
- Tuna Bake for Kids is a favorite among the daycare kids.
- Tuna Casserole with Potato Chips Is another version of the great stand by tuna casserole!
Canned tuna is a super economical protein. We all need to find ways to save money on groceries nowadays. Protein is the most expensive part of the meal. Canned tuna offers a way to spend less on protein while still getting great nutrition. It’s also a time saver because you don’t have to cook it ahead as you would other proteins such as chicken or beef.
Biscuits are made of inexpensive ingredients as well. If you want to make your biscuit toppers homemade, check out this recipe for homemade biscuits that would make your grandmother proud!
Tuna Biscuit Casserole Recipe
Easy Tuna Biscuit Casserole without Cream Soups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cans tuna (5 oz.) drained
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus a few tablespoons for the top
- 9 frozen or homemade biscuits
- 1 tablespoon butter melted (optional, for brushing biscuits)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a skillet, melt butter and saute onions until translucent.
- Add flour and cook and stir until flour just starts to brown.
- Add milk, all at once. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
- Add drained tuna, broccoli and spinach, most of the cheese, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the tuna mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Place the biscuits on top of the tuna mixture, spacing them evenly. If desired, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and a golden-brown finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the biscuits and return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and comforting tuna biscuit casserole with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
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Tips for Success
- Make it simpler by using canned soups.
- Add chopped mushrooms or bell peppers for extra texture and taste.
- Experiment with different cheeses according to taste or what you have on hand.
- If using homemade biscuit dough, adjust the baking time accordingly.
This Easy Tuna Biscuit Casserole with Cheese is a fantastic way to turn simple pantry ingredients into a warm, satisfying tuna casserole meal. Give it a try and watch it become a new family favorite!
For more tuna ideas, check these out:
- Tuna Melt Sandwich for ooey gooey goodness.
- This Easy Crispy Tuna Fritters Recipe will delight you with crunch as well as flavor out of this world.
- Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is a great make ahead lunch that kids love as well.
- This Tuna Salad Recipe with Egg is loved by many and is a favorite around here.
