Cable Car Tuna Casserole
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Tuna casserole? Many will moan, but this recipe changes the image. Nice texture and crunch from the water chestnuts and the creamy sauce was wonderful. A real winner on this old classic.
Ingredients
| 6 | ounces |
egg noodles
cooked al dente, drained |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
thyme
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 10.1/2 | ounce |
soup, cream of celery
|
|
| ½ | cup |
milk
|
|
| 14 | ounce |
tuna, canned
solid, drained and flaked |
|
| 1 | cup |
celery
coarsely chopped |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
green bell peppers
coarsely chopped |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
water chestnuts
sliced |
* |
| ⅓ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped, with some green tops |
|
| ½ | cup |
mayonnaise
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
grated |
|
| ¼ | cup |
almonds
chopped, toasted |
* |
Directions
Preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).
Inn a 2-quart casserole combine noodles, thyme and salt.
Set aside. 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. 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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 159g (5.6 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 23751% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g
21%
Saturated Fat 5g
23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 41mg
14%
Sodium 696mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars g
Protein
34g
Vitamin A 10%
•
Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 15%
•
Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
This is the BEST tuna casserole by far !
over 2 years agoThank you for posting. Could not find my copy today.
Baking a dish right now.