Sweet Potato Tuna Casserole: A Comforting 1-Hour Meal
A comforting and nutritious twist on classic tuna casserole, featuring the natural sweetness and vitamins of sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the sweet potato cubes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crushed potato chips evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add a splash of milk or cream to the tuna mixture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for added flavor and texture.
- If you don’t have pickle relish, chopped dill pickles can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Approximately 10g
- Sodium: Approximately 500mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30mg
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