Chines Style Tuna Casserole

chinese tuna casseroleHere you have it, possibly the best tuna casserole recipe I’ve ever eaten. This is one of those recipes that your children will ask you to make over and over again. You may substitute the tuna for chicken as well.

1 can (6 1/2-oz) chunk-style, drained, flaked
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen peas
1 can (3-oz) chow mein noodles
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup salted cashews for garnish

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Empty tuna fish into a mixing bowl. Blend soup and water together and add to the tuna. Add the peas, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, tomato, celery, and green onion. Toss lightly to mix well.

Pour mixture into a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and pour remaining noodles over the top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with the cashews.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

ndcs Tuna Noodle Casserole - This terrific, tasting, creamy tuna noodle casserole recipe is so quick and easy, you will be shocked at the flash of flavor it provides. Convenient, canned tuna fish, perfect pasta, still slightly firm, and crunchy fresh garden veggies, all smothered in a mouthwatering cream sauce with cheese!

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tuna, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tuna Noodle Casserole

6 ounces Egg noodles, cooked al dente, drained
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 10.1/2 ounce can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup Milk
2 - 7ounce cans solid white tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/3 cup Coarsely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup Sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup Chopped scallions with some green tops
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
3/4 cup Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Chopped toasted almonds

Directions to make Tuna Noodle Casserole

Step 1:Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 2-quart casserole combine noodles, thyme and salt. Set aside.
Step 2:Mix together the soup and milk in a saucepan and heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Add tuna, celery, green pepper, water chestnuts, scallions, mayonnaise and all but 2 Tablespoons of the cheese. Heat and stir until the cheese is melted
Step 3:Add cheese sauce to casserole and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with remaining grated cheese and almonds. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

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Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole

tuna_pasta_casserole Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole - Tuna casserole with a twist, some fresh fruit in the form of an apple! We just know that this will soon be the tuna favorite at your house.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tuna
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole

2 c Macaroni
6 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 c All-purpose flour
3 c Milk
2 c Processed american cheese
2 c Tuna in water; drained
2 c Tart apples; core/dice
2 tb Butter or margarine; melted
1/2 c Bread crumbs; soft

Directions to make Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole

Step 1:Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In saucepan, melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat. Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt. Add milk all at once. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
Step 3:Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12×7×2 inch baking dish. Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
Step 4:Bake in 350~ oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender

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