Grandmother'S Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Grandmother'S Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 egg (beaten); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup small curd cottage cheese; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 (6 3/4 ounce) can chunk tuna, drained; 1 cup green peas (partially thawed)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (6 3/4 ounce) can chunk tuna, drained
1 cup green peas (partially thawed)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook macaroni in lightly salted boiling water about 5-7 minute or until macaroni is aldente.
3
While macaroni is cooking, beat egg with salt, mustard in pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, milk and 1/2 of cheddar cheese. Save remaining cheese to sprinkle on top. Refrigerate.
4
Drain macaroni well and rinse with hot water. Place into 2 quart casserole and keep warm.
5
Stir egg mixture into cooked macaroni. Break tuna into chunks, carefully stir tuna into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil.
6
Bake in preheated oven 45 minute Remove cover and bake 10 minute longer or until lightly browned. Serve hot in casserole or spoon onto 6 plates.
7
This recipe is good doubled and can be frozen and re-heated in the microwave!

392

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 1 egg (beaten), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Grandmother'S 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.

Grandmother'S Tuna Casserole

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