Trini tuna casserole
Main DishesYield:
6 to 8 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Elbow Macaroni - 400g
Heavy Cream - 250 ml
Evaporated
Milk - 250 ml
Eggs - 2 large
Margarine - 4 oz
Onion - 3/4 cup (finely chopped)
Pimento Pepper - 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
Garlic - 1/8 cup (finely chopped)
Tuna Chunks in Water - 3 cans (drained)
Lime Juice - 1 tbsp
Scallions - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Sliced Mushrooms - 1/3 cup
Whole Kernel Corn - 1 can
Salt - to taste
Black Pepper - to taste
Cheese - 1/2 lb (grated)
METHOD
1. Fill medium stock pot with 8 cups of water and season with 1 tbsp of salt.
2. Heat over high heat bringing water to a boil
3. Add macaroni and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes)
4. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside
5. Preheat oven to 350°F
6. Whisk together heavy cream, evaporated milk and eggs
7. Set aside
8. Heat medium sauce pan over medium heat
9. Add margarine and allow to melt
10. Once melted, add onion, pimento and garlic
11. Allow to cook for 2 minutes
12. Reduce heat to low and add tuna, lime juice, chive, mushrooms and corn
13. Mix until fully incorporated
14. Add milk mixture, 1/2 of the grated cheese and season with salt and black pepper
15. Mix until fully incorporated
16. Allow to cook for 5 minutes ensuring to stir continuously
17. Immediately pour into greased baking dish
18. Bake for 30-35 minutes
19. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before eating
20. Enjoy!
By Foodie Nation
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