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Comforting Tuna Casserole

Name: Comforting Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles; 6 teaspoons reduced-fat stick margarine, divided; 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 pouch (2-1/2 ounces) albacore white tuna in water; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos; 2 teaspoons minced chives; 2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each); 2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023

My mother gave me the recipe for this classic casserole 20 years ago. Sometimes I use sliced stuffed olives instead of pimientos. —Dorothy Coleman, Hobe Sound, Florida

Comforting Tuna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
6 teaspoons reduced-fat stick margarine, divided
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 pouch (2-1/2 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
2 teaspoons minced chives
2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each)
2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 teaspoons margarine. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium

heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the cream cheese, tuna, pimientos and chives. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
Drain noodles. Spread 1/4 cup tuna mixture into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the noodles, 1/2 cup tuna mixture and 1 slice of cheese. Repeat layers.
Microwave remaining 1 teaspoon margarine on high, stirring every 30 seconds; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 484 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

Comforting Tuna Casserole

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