A cozy bowl full of cheesy carbs in about ten minutes, start to finish.
What more could you want?
Well, a boost in nutrients wouldnt be the worst thing.
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But these brands are not always the most accessible.
And they can be pricey when compared with the classic blue box.
So I typically rely on an old-school solution to turn it into more of a meal.
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It was an easy way for my mom to turn noodles into more of a complete meal.
My mother is a great cook, but its no small feat raising four kids on your own.
A can of tuna is affordable, shelf stable, and requires no extra cooking.
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Its delicious, approachable, and most importantly, keeps a simple thing simple.
Relying on a box and a can isnt defeat or even survival.
As I grew up and went out on my own, this trick stuck with me.
It was partially about the ease of it all, but it was more than that.
As a broke young adult, it was reliable comfort when so much else of life was not.
And now as a mom myself, I get to make it for my kids.
And Im not going to lieI make it for myself as an easy work-from-home lunch.
This isnt a new concept or a recipe I think that I invented.
But sometimes you just need a reminder that solutions can be simple.
Sometimes its just remembering the tools youve already got on hand.
What Kind Of Tuna Do You Add To Boxed Mac and Cheese?
This is more about taste preference than anything else.
I opt for water-packed or tuna packed in its own liquid for this system.
I save oil-packed tuna for salads and sandwiches.
you might add either solid white or chunk tuna varieties to mac and cheese.
As for me, this is one of the few places where I favor chunk light tuna.
Its flaky consistency and softer texture mix better with the soft noodles.
But any can of tuna you have on hand works.
How To Add Canned Tuna to Boxed Mac and Cheese
It’s very simple.
Boil the noodles according to package directions.
Drain a can of tuna.
Drain the noodles.Melt the butterin the saucepan and add milk.
Stir in the cooked noodles and toss to coat.
Add the contents of the cheese packet and the drained tuna.
