Cable Car Tuna Casserole For Two Recipe

Name: Cable Car Tuna Casserole For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces egg noodles cooked al dente, drained; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 10 ounces soup, cream of celery prepared, about 1/2 can prepared with milk; 1/2 cup celery coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup green bell peppers coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup water chestnuts sliced; 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped, with some green tops; 6 ounce tuna, canned solid, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup yogurt sour cream or mayo; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, very old, sharp grated; 1/4 cup almonds chopped, toasted

Servings: persons

3 ounces egg noodles cooked al dente, drained
1/2 teaspoon thyme
10 ounces soup, cream of celery prepared, about 1/2 can prepared with milk
1/2 cup celery coarsely chopped
1/4 cup green bell peppers coarsely chopped
1/4 cup water chestnuts sliced
1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped, with some green tops
6 ounce tuna, canned solid, drained and flaked
1/4 cup yogurt sour cream or mayo
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, very old, sharp grated
1/4 cup almonds chopped, toasted

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This is a great way to use up leftover home made soup or the rest of a can of soup.
2
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
3
Cook the noodles until just barely tender, slightly under as the cooking will finish in the oven.
4
Drain thoroughly.
5
In a medium pot heat the soup over medium heat.
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Add the thyme, celery, green pepper, water chestnuts and scallions.
7
Once beginning to boil turn off the heat and add 1/2 the cheese, stir until melted then add the yogurt (sour cream or mayo), noodles and tuna and stir gently until combined.
8
Season with black pepper if desired.
9
Transfer to to 1 quart casserole dish.
10
Sprinkle top with remaining grated cheddar cheese and almonds.
11
Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

293

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces egg noodles cooked al dente, drained, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 10 ounces soup, cream of celery prepared, about 1/2 can prepared with milk, 1/2 cup celery coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cable Car Tuna Casserole For Two falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cable Car Tuna Casserole For Two

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