Tuna Macaroni Casserole

This flavorful tuna casserole is made with macaroni or shells, a chese sauce, hard cooked eggs, and bread crumb topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

8 ounces shell macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
3 hard cooked eggs
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each)
1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs

Instructions:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with hot water. Turn into a 2-quart buttered casserole. In saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter; stir in flour and milk. Cook sauce, stirring, until smooth and thickened. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.

Chop eggs coarsely; scatter chopped eggs and flaked tuna over macaroni. Pour cheese sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixed with bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoon of melted butter. Bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
Tuna casserole serves 8.