Diane Henderiks' Mac & Cheese Casserole With Tuna & Kale

Ingredients

Cooking Directions

Bring water to boil, add kale, turn off heat, stir, cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Drain.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with olive oil spray.

Pour milk in a medium sauce pan. Heat slowly over medium heat until just under a boil. Do not boil.

Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour 1 tablespoon at a time until thick and smooth, whisking continuously. Add more flour as needed for desired consistency.

Stir in garlic powder, cheese, salt and pepper and continue to stir until the cheese melts.

Remove from heat and stir in macaroni, tuna and kale.

Pour mixture into casserole dish and evenly top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until top is browned and casserole is bubbling.