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Hearty Tuna Casserole

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"This isn't your Grandma's tuna casserole, but it is sure to please everybody in the family."
Hearty Tuna Casserole Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 177 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups uncooked egg noodles
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tomato, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente; drain.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery, and green onion. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles, followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by NICOLLEJ30 
Hmmm...interesting. I had a little bit of a tough time getting passed the weird taste of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by IANKRIS 
One of the better tuna casseroles I've made. I did substitute mushrooms for the zucchini. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by DOMESTIC DIVA 
I've made this several times now and it is a favourite! I brown the onion and celery first,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by TWC 
I was looking for a tuna casserole that had something more than just noodles and tuna...and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by Gayle 
This was a great spin off of the usual tuna casserole. I loved the zucchini! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by SALLY G 
This was too "mustardy" for us. Next time I will cut down the mustard and add more sour cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2003 by THERMO 
This recipe is alot like my own except I'd omit mustard and thyme. I also saute onion and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by DONNA-SUE 
I was looking for an interesting tuna casserole recipe that didn't use mixed vegetables or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2003 by BK2GREEN 
Great and definately not the norm. Changes I made: Added a bit of milk and walnut pieces. To... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by BECMEISTER 
This recipe is very good, a little rich, but it's flavorful. I'd make this again. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Hearty Tuna Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 370

  • Total Fat: 24.3g
  • Cholesterol: 66mg
  • Sodium: 371mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 22.4g

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