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Cheesy Tuna and Broccoli Bake

Enjoy a delicious Cheesy Tuna and Broccoli Bake that combines tender broccoli, savory tuna, and a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce. This easy-to-follow casserole recipe makes a satisfying and comforting meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1695
CALORIES
$5.68
PER SERVING
Cheesy Tuna and Broccoli Bake
Ingredients
19 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Cheddar Cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
shredded
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
finely grated
Ranch Dressing
1 cup ranch dressing
Tuna
2 cans tuna
drained
Broccoli
1 lb broccoli
cut into bite-sized florets
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp italian seasoning
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
shredded
Canned Albacore Tuna
5 oz canned albacore tuna
drained
Broccoli Florets
6 cups broccoli florets
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Panko Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
optional for topping
Frozen Green Peas
1 cup frozen green peas
Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
optional for topping
Cream Cheese
8 oz cream cheese
softened
Directions
16 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
In a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar sized dish, combine the drained tuna and broccoli florets.
2
Cut any broccoli florets larger than 2 inches into smaller pieces, and place them in a large microwave-safe bowl.
3
Cover the bowl and microwave the broccoli until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and place on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3
In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and butter. Whisk until fully melted and combined.
4
Flake the drained tuna with a fork until there are no large chunks.
4
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the saucepan. Stir until well combined.
5
In an 8x8-inch baking dish, combine the broccoli, flaked tuna, frozen green peas, ranch dressing, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend. Stir carefully until well mixed.
5
Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and tuna mixture in the baking dish, and then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
If using panko breadcrumbs, mix them with grated parmesan cheese and sprinkle them evenly over the mozzarella.
6
Evenly top the mixture with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend, and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
7
Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
7
Bake the casserole for 25 minutes, or until heated through and starting to brown on top.
8
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow bubbling to subside.
9
Serve the Cheesy Tuna and Broccoli Bake warm.
Health Info
Macros
35g
CARBS
130g
FAT
90g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
FISH
WHEAT
EGGS