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Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

“This was a favorite in my home growing up and now it's a favorite of my family as well. I double the recipe these days for my husband and three children. For a change of pace I add canned chopped green chilies and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, use pasta shells or spirals, or top the casserole with sliced American or cheddar cheese instead of bread crumbs.”

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2012

The SO liked it but wanted it a little cheesier. Really easy to make.

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tanyettabrook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2011

I adapted this recipe for the crockpot. I only cooked the noodles partially so that they could finish cooking. I used half of an onion, a whole large red pepper (no green pepper as we don't care for green peppers) and two cans of tuna. After mixing it up, I thought it could use a little more milk as it was REALLY thick. It's in the crockpot now on LOW (really hot day--trying to keep the heat in the kitchen to a minimum) so I'll update my review once the boys have a chance to try it. EDITED: The family all agreed this needs more than cheddar cheese soup, like real cheese. They were less than thrilled over this dinner and after I'd had a chance to re-warm some after work, I didn't care for it either. It rewarmed well, thanks to the canned soup but it just wasn't all that appealing. It definetely needed the extra can of tuna.

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2011

I made this tonight. It was pretty good. Props for being easy to make and taking little time to prepare. I didn't have peppers so I used spinach instead. I also used crushed up triscuits for the topping instead of bread crumbs ( I use these for a breaded pork chop recipe). Overall all very good, simple casserole. I like it because I used up some leftovers.

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alexandra82

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2011

Original recipe: 3 stars. With easy modifications: 4 stars. As written, it's bland with too little tuna in proportion to noodles & the cheesy goodness is lost. I suggest: 12 oz can tuna, 2 cans of cr of cheddar soup, add 1/2 c mozzerella & 1/2 c cheddar shredded cheeses, and triple the onion to 3/4c. Next time I also may play with adding some wour cream & sliced mushrooms, maybe some onion & herb Mrs Dash? GOOD START, WORTH TWEAKING! :)

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Katherine

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: East Lansing, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2011

I thought this recipe was good, much better than out of the box and took less time. I took the advice of others and added more milk 1/2c and 1/2c of sour cream to make it creamy. I also used Roasted garlic bread crumbs. In addition I up the cans of tuna to 3 cans(6oz cans). Family approved!!

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Starr

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Springfield, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2011

I took the advice of other reviewers and added an extra can of soup (broccoli and cheese for the husband). I enjoyed it and simple to make.

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Rach

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2011

I read what others wrote about it being dry. So I increased the milk to 1/2 cup and added some non-fat sour cream as well as some low fat ricotta cheese. (needed to use them up) That took care of the dry issue and that was about right. I didn't want to add too much because I wanted to keep the fat grams per serving down. But the biggest thing for me was flavor. It lacked flavor and was beyond bland. It needs something to give it flavor, I'm just not sure what spices & herbs would be the best to add to make it better. I also added 2 cans of tuna packed in water, and 2 cans of salmon packed in water. I did that to increase the protein value per serving.

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kris

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2011

This is a huge hit at my house. It's very filling & everyone always asks for seconds. It's now in my meal rotation.

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KANSASINMAINE

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2010

I made this last night for the first time and I definitely added my own twist to it. I took out all of the green and red peppers, added frozen green peas and corn mixture and the french's fried onions on top with sharp cheddar. I think the fried onions and cheese on top made it. IT needed something so I added some lawry's season salt to it and it helped it out a little. I would make it again but I would make it 1/2 because of my small family. :)

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toni martin

Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2010

Very yummy! First homemade casserole, and I'm lovin' it! I added a can of green chiles, and it tasted like a southern dish! I was born and raised in the south, so, my taste buds really appreciate the spice that's thrown into southern dishes

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