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California Tuna Casserole

July 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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cali California Tuna Casserole - This oh so sweet tuna casserole recipe, has the healthy addition of apples! Crisp and tart, they add fabulous, fresh flavor to a “tried and true” favorite. Oven baked, until hot and bubbling, and the apples are fork tender, its a nice, easy, light tuna casserole.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tuna, Pasta

Ingredients to make California Tuna Casserole

2 c Macaroni
6 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 c All-purpose flour
3 c Milk
2 c Processed american cheese
2 c Tuna in water; drained
2 c Tart apples; core/dice
2 tb Butter or margarine; melted
1/2 c Bread crumbs; soft

Directions to make California Tuna Casserole

Step 1:Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In saucepan, melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat. Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt. Add milk all at once. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12×7×2 inch baking dish. Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
Step 3:Bake in 350~ oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.

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Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables

July 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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bkd_veg Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables - This scrumptious, saucy, tuna noodle casserole recipe, is astonishingly creamy as well as simple. Aside from quick and easy we think this is the “BEST” tuna casserole there is. Perfect for busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time, but still want to eat healthy.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tuna, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables

6 ounces Egg noodles, cooked al dente, drained
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 10.1/2 ounce can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup Milk
2 - 7ounce cans solid white tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/3 cup Coarsely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup Sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup Chopped scallions with some green tops
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
3/4 cup Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Chopped toasted almonds

Directions to make Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables

Step 1:Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 2-quart casserole combine noodles, thyme and salt. Set aside.
Step 2:Mix together the soup and milk in a saucepan and heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Add tuna, celery, green pepper, water chestnuts, scallions, mayonnaise and all but 2 Tablespoons of the cheese. Heat and stir until the cheese is melted
Step 3:Add cheese sauce to casserole and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with remaining grated cheese and almonds. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

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