Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole

Name: Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups uncooked egg noodles; 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups fat-free milk; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken stuffing mix; 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

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Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Karla Hamrick, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 02, 2023

This thick, gooey casserole has been a family favorite for years.—Karla Hamrick, Wapakoneta, Ohio

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Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken stuffing mix
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions.

2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; set aside.
3
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/3 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream mixture. Add spinach, stuffing mix, bread crumbs and tuna.
4
Drain noodles and place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with tuna mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5
Cover and bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 346 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.