Bacon Cheddar Tuna Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400AF.
2. 2
   Cook the mini she'll pasta in boiling water till tender.
3. 3
   Drain the water and transfer pasta to a large casserole dish.
4. 4
   Mix in all the frozen veggies.
5. 5
   In a medium pot, melt the butter on medium heat and gradually add the flour.
6. 6
   Whisk till a thick batter forms.
7. 7
   Whisk in the milk, gradually.
8. 8
   You will know when your sauce is done by the tiny bubbles on the sides of the pot.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to medium low.
10. 10
    Add the cheese to the sauce and whisk in.
11. 11
    Sauce should be thick and creamy.
12. 12
    Remove from heat and add the entire can of tuna including water.
13. 13
    Then the bacon.
14. 14
    Mix together well and pour over the pasta in the casserole dish.
15. 15
    Fold the sauce into the pasta and veggies to ensure an even coating.
16. 16
    Sprinkle the crushed chips on top and bake uncovered in the oven for 25 minutes.