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Nana's Tuna Casserole Surprise

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"This is one of those little gems of ingenuity from my Nana's kitchen. Nana always made this every Thanksgiving, and all of us kids took turns helping her make it. It is a simple dish, but it really hits the spot on a cold November day. I remember how my sister was absolutely shocked when she learned there was tuna in this dish. This is definitely a dish you'll want to make again and again." — Doug Smethers

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1 (12 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
2 cups multigrain flake cereal
1/4 cup minced onion
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom or celery soup, undiluted

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

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Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Mix the tuna, cereal, onion, mushroom soup, and olive oil together in a bowl until blended. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and peanuts.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 01, 2009

I look at the reviews before I decide to try it. There have been 3 on this one. First One didn't use tuna rated it a 4. Another changed almost the whole recipe and rated it 3. The 3rd said it didn't amount to enought to fill the dish and rated it a 1. Was it still a good recipe or are you giving it a 1 because it didn't fill the dish? The other two. Did you do this recipe before changing the ingrediance, Or did you make the changes on the first attempt? Rating's aren't judged after changing ingrediances. As for not filling the dish. Make sure of your sizes and amounts.

—Tazma

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 15, 2008

I made lots of adjustments to this, and I liked it, but I still think it lacks seasoning - pepper at the very least - maybe garlic and paprika would have helped too. I used green onions, no olive oil, fat free soup, rice instead of cereal and canned salmon instead of tuna. Next time I also want to add a vegetable like peas.

—CUCKOOBIRD

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8 Ratings

May 12, 2008

9x13 is way too big for the amount of ingredients.

—Sharon

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Sep 10, 2008

Very good,but I used lagarto,instead of tuna.

—Ex-Braniff

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May 14, 2009

Bravo Doug! Great dish for the busy family. I have cooked this twice one time substituting Rice Crispys for the wheat Flakes. Hmm Good. I also like the idea of spicing it up with cashews instead of the peanuts and a touch of ranch dressing. Does not feed the whole family though, I actually cooked it in the tuna can.

—Super Analyst

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May 16, 2012

Well... I think this recipe is VERY interesting and quite tasty. As for the amounts used.. I measured carefully and ended up with enough ingredients to fill an 8x8" casserole, which was the best size for my husband and I. If I had used the 9x13...my casserole would have been about an inch thick... I don't know if I will make it again... but it was quick and something that kids would enjoy.

—Jami Rose

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Nov 23, 2012

I used canned salmon and noodles instead of cereal and added a bit of milk and it was a hit!

—crs1964

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Nutrition

Calories
144 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
6.4 g
2%

Cholesterol
17 mg
6%

Fat
8.7 g
13%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
10.5 g
21%

Sodium
222 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nana's Tuna Casserole Surprise

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 144
Calories from Fat: 78

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 17mg 6 %
Sodium 222mg 9 %
** Potassium 123mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 10.5g 21 %
Sugars 1.3g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 55 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.