Creamy Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Creamy Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) can tuna, drained (I use water-packed); 1 cup English pea (canned or frozen if frozen, cook them); 1 small onion, chopped very fine; 12 green pepper, chopped very fine; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 clove garlic, minced; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup sour cream (light is fine); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine); breadcrumbs; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 (6 1/4 ounce) can tuna, drained (I use water-packed)
1 cup English pea (canned or frozen if frozen, cook them)
1 small onion, chopped very fine
12 green pepper, chopped very fine
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup sour cream (light is fine)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine)
breadcrumbs
cooked rice

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Spray about a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Gently combine the tuna, peas, onion, green pepper and mushrooms and set aside.
4
In a skillet, make a roux of the butter and flour, over low-medium heat.
5
Add the garlic, salt and pepper.
6
Slowly add the milk, stirring until smooth.
7
Blend in the sour cream and cream cheese, again, stirring until smooth.
8
(You can add milk by the teaspoons if you feel it's too thick).
9
Gently combine cream cheese mixture with the tuna mixture, and pour into prepared casserole dish.
10
Top with bread crumbs.
11
Cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
12
Remove lid and bake an additional 5 minutes.
13
Serve over cooked rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) can tuna, drained (I use water-packed), 1 cup English pea (canned or frozen if frozen, cook them), 1 small onion, chopped very fine, 12 green pepper, chopped very fine, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Tuna Casserole

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