Comforting Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Comforting Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles; 6 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, 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

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
6 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, 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

1
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 teaspoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium
2
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.
3
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 one slice of cheese. Repeat layers.
4
Microwave remaining butter on high, stirring every 30 seconds; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles, 6 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, divided, 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Comforting Tuna Casserole 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.

Comforting Tuna Casserole

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