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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: Jul. 20, 2004

Very easy to make and if you like cheese its delicious!!!! My boyfriend is a big fish lover so he definitly enjoyed it!

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Reviewed: May 19, 2004

pretty good--it's between a 4 and a 3, though, honestly. I did it without the peppers or onions (i'm not a big fan of veggies). I doubled the recipe, added an extra can of soup but it still wasn't very cheesy. It kinda tastes like Tuna Helper, except not quite as good. Might make again, but prob won't.

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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2004

Yummm...we skipped the red and green peppers, and used the green chiles and cayenne variation--really good for a fairly quick dinner. The only issue was that the bread crumbs didn't brown on top of the casserole..not sure why!

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Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2004

I liked this ok, I am not a big tuna person. My boyfriend loved it. We left out the peppers and used 2 cans of soup, and 2 cans of tuna. It was like mac & cheese with tuna, pretty much. We will make it again.

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Miss Molly

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Living In: West Gardiner, Maine, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2004

This was a big hit with my family. We used crushed potato chips and shredded cheese as a topping. Great comfort food.

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KIRKFAM

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2004

Very good, sometimes these dishes can have a strong tuna taste but this was perfect!

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2004

This was another quick and easy meal, served with a vegie and salad. It was a little dry, but I will just add another can of cheese soup to remedy that problem. My husband and sons inhaled it and there were no leftovers. I guess they would rate it higher than I.

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Beth

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2003

it was a little dry.i added another can of cheese and another can of tuna.with just what the recipe called for, you couldnt taste the cheese and tuna over the noodles.the broccoli added a very nice taste to it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2003

I took everyone's advise and I am glad I did. Double the tuna and double the soup. I used one can cheddar and one can traditional cream of mushroom. I only used red bell pepper, but I added some frozen peas. I used 1/3 cup of milk instead of 1/4. This would be very bland without some seasoning - I added a little garlic powder and some Emeril's Essence. I just put mozerella and american cheese on top, which was good, but I wish I had used bread crumbs or Durkee onions also just for the crunchy texture. Next time I will. I served it to my mother-in-law while our spouses were gone on a hunting trip and she loved it.

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FREDRICA2

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Living In: Brookville, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2003

Everyone liked this recipe. I did not use green pepper. I put in red pepper and sliced fresh mushrooms. As other suggested I used and extra can of soup and tuna. I added cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Topped this off with french fried onions. I made this in the morning and baked it in the evening.

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RACHEL1070

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Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2003

I thought I could improve on the recipe, but was disappointed with my efforts. I regret using a can of condensed shrimp soup instead of Cheddar cheese. Though I added grated sharp Cheddar, it really wasn't cheesy enough for me. The soup also completely disappeared during cooking and, as a result, the noodles were rather dry and chewy. Next time I will use 2 cans of Cheddar cheese soup, and also add some peas.

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Caroline C

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Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2003

My husband enjoyed this recipe a lot. I am not a big tuna lover but it was really good. I would recommend using 2 cans of cheddar cheese soup as it does tend to be a bit on the dry side. You might even want to use 2 cans of tuna or cut back on the noodles. Overall a good meal for my family. My grandaughter loved it!

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POMEROYTX

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2003

VERY, VERY bland. It says "cheesy" in the name, but you can hardly taste the cheddar cheese soup in it--it needs 2 cans. The peppers taste like they do not belong with the tuna. It definitely needs something extra in it. It came out pretty dry and tasteless, though it looked good and was quick to prepare. I will not make this again without altering about half the recipe.

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Savannahbride

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Reviewed: May 4, 2003

Very filling! First time ever making a tuna casserole, but it surely will not be the last! Used frozen peas instead of the green peppers. Also, added a spoonful of sour cream (based on reviews of others) and a bit more milk. Threw some shakes of hot sauce in as well as some cayenne (I like my meals spicy), and it was great! Topped it with American cheese AND bread crumbs. Thanks for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2003

I thought it was very good! My entire family had second helpings that night.

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Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2002

Made this last night with a few changes. I used peas instead of green peppers, added 2 beaten eggs, 1/3 cup milk instead of 1/2, about 8 oz tuna instead of 6 oz., and I used "No-Yolks" noodles. I topped it with a little shredded sharp cheddar and three-cheese style bread crumbs. It was very tasty and I'll definitely make it again, except next time I'll add some plain, fat-free yogurt or sour cream to make it a little more saucy. My 3-yo literally gobbled it up. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2002

This was good and easy to make. I added fresh mushrooms, minced garlic, an extra can of tuna, and mozzarella cheese (on top). I also put in a little bit of sour cream to make more sauce. I think I will add more spices next time to kick it up a notch.

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BMARIN

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2002

I made this dish for a tasting at the hospital I volunteer. We all chose low fat and hopefully tasty dishes to sample. This makes up quickley and tast great.

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2002

I really like this recipe because it was easy for me to prepare. The soup really gives is a "cheesier" flavor for those cheese lovers like me!

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CASSIE811

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Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: Lake Elsinore, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2002

Good for when you don't have a whole lot of stuff around the house, and it was easy to make. I used large egg noodles, though; next time I will use the smaller ones. Very taste-y and I am not even that wild about tuna!

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