Alright, let’s talk about what goes good with that tuna thing, you know, that tuna casserole. My grandkids, they love it, but I always say, “You gotta have somethin’ else with it!” Can’t just eat that mushy stuff all by itself, ya know?
Bread, Gotta Have Bread
First thing’s first, you need some bread. Any kind, really. That fancy crusty bread, that’s good. But even just plain ol’ white bread works. My husband, he likes to dip his bread in the tuna stuff. Says it soaks up all the flavor. Me? I like it on the side, maybe with a little butter. So yeah, bread, number one thing. It just plain makes sense, see? Tuna casserole and bread, they go together like peas in a pod, or, well, like biscuits and gravy!
- Crusty bread – real fancy like
- Plain white bread – good enough for most folks
- Garlic bread – if you’re feelin’ fancy
Green Beans, Gotta Eat Your Greens
Now, you gotta have somethin’ green, too. My doctor, he’s always tellin’ me to eat more greens. So, I make green beans. Them long, skinny ones. You can just boil ’em, but I like to roast ’em in the oven with a little bit of that oil, you know, olive oil. Makes ’em taste a little bit better. And they ain’t all mushy like the tuna stuff, so it gives you somethin’ to chew on. Healthy too, I guess. Gotta keep them young’uns strong, feed ‘em their greens!
Garlic Bread, For Extra Flavor
Sometimes, if I’m feelin’ fancy, or if the grandkids are bein’ good, I’ll make garlic bread. You know, that bread with the garlic and butter all over it. Smells real good when it’s cookin’. And it tastes even better with that tuna casserole. The garlic, it kinda cuts through the richness of the tuna, makes it taste a little bit lighter. Plus, who doesn’t like garlic bread? It’s a crowd pleaser, that’s for sure. It adds a little kick, you know? Wakes up your mouth!
Salads and Veggies, If You’re Bein’ Healthy
Some folks, they like to eat salad with their tuna casserole. I ain’t a big salad person myself, but I guess it’s good for ya. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, all that stuff. You can even put some carrots in there, if you want. Or some peppers. Whatever you got in the fridge, really. And if you don’t like salad, you can just roast some other vegetables. Like broccoli, or cauliflower, or even potatoes. Just somethin’ to make it a little bit more of a meal, ya know? Makes it feel like a real supper, not just a snack.
What about Drinks? Wine for Some, Not for Others
Now, what about somethin’ to drink? My son-in-law, he likes to drink wine with his tuna casserole. Says it goes good together. I don’t know nothin’ about wine, but he says that white wine is the best. Something called “chardonnay” or somethin’ like that. Me? I just drink water, or maybe some iced tea. Wine’s too fancy for me. And the kids, they get milk or juice. Gotta keep ‘em hydrated, especially after they been runnin’ around all day.
So, There You Have It
So, there you have it. Bread, green beans, maybe some garlic bread, and a salad or some other veggies if you’re feelin’ healthy. And somethin’ to drink, of course. That’s what goes good with tuna casserole, in my book. It ain’t rocket science, just good, plain food. Food that fills ya up and makes ya feel good. And that’s all that matters, right? Now, go on and make yourself some tuna casserole. And don’t forget the sides!
A Few More Ideas, If You’re Still Hungry
Oh, and one more thing. If you’re still hungry after all that, you can always have some dessert. My grandkids, they love cookies. But sometimes I make a pie, or a cake. Whatever I got the ingredients for. And a cup of coffee, that always hits the spot after a big meal. But that’s a whole ‘nother story, ain’t it?
Keep it Simple, Keep it Tasty
Listen, don’t get too caught up in all the fancy stuff. The best meals are the simple ones, the ones that remind you of home. And tuna casserole, with a few good sides, that’s about as homey as it gets. So, go ahead and enjoy it. And don’t worry too much about what goes with it, just make what you like and what your family likes. That’s the best way to cook, if you ask me.
