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Cable Car Tuna Casserole

 
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Cable Car Tuna Casserole Cable Car Tuna Casserole

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.

Yield

6

servings

Prep

20

min

Cook

20

min

Ready

40

min

Trans-fat Free
 

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
cup green bell peppers
coarsely chopped
cup water chestnuts
sliced
*
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.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Comments

This is the BEST tuna casserole by far !
Thank you for posting. Could not find my copy today.
Baking a dish right now.

over 2 years ago

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?

 

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