Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

Easy recipe that kids or adults enjoy. I also used regular milk but only 1/4 cup. In a separate pan I heated frozen corn, peas and onions with a TBLS of butter and salted. To the noodles I added Velveeta instead of shredded cheddar, cut into chunks. Mixing 2 cans of tuna instead of one then topping off with 1/4 tsp of onion powder. I mixed everything together but the noodles really good; then added the noodles hot to help melt the cheese. After it had baked at 350 for 20 min covered with tin foil. I topped with casserole cheese from Kroger Then put the crushed chips on top and let it go uncovered until the cheese melted. My kids love it when daddy cooks this comfort food...lol

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RobBoiarski

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2012

Despite being in my 40's and living in the hot dish capitol of the world (Minnesota), I have never made tuna casserole! My daughter requested it "just like grandma made." I've never had hers and chose this recipe based on the comments. This was wonderful! I did add about 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, an extra can of tuna, and used what I had for cheeses (fat free cheddar and mozzarella). And since I didn't have any potato chips, I sprinkled panko bread crumbs on top. I'll definitely make this again!

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PEGLYF

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2012

I was soo happy with my results. Creamy, flavorful,perfectly satisfying. Thanks!

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Abundant1

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2012

Very simple, easy-to-follow recipe. Great one for adding your own touch. As is, I think it's a bit bland. I used two cans of tuna, upgraded the cheese to smoked gouda (tasty and melts beautifully), and used a cup of whole milk instead of the evaporated milk. Also, I used french fried onions instead of potato chips.

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julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Oakridge, Oregon, USA

Living In: Medford, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

Not a bad tuna casserole. I used yellow cheddar and added frozen peas. My onions were undercooked and a little overpowering. If I make this again I will omit the onion and add a few less noodles.

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BrendaLynn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Montrose, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Binghamton, New York, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

My family really likes this tuna casserole. I like to add frozen peas but keep everything else as is. Great comfort food! Perfect for a cold day!

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Gina L.

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

I really wanted to make this less carb-y so I cut back on the pasta a little and added in some chopped red bell pepper, chopped zucchini and some shredded carrot. I did saute the vegetables (including the onion called for in the recipe) in a little butter/evoo before adding it to the casserole ingredients. We don't like american cheese so I used a cup of extra sharp cheddar. I made sure it was extra sharp WHITE cheddar so I could use less of it but still know it's in there--this way it cuts back on some of the fat in this recipe. After mixing up the pasta with all the other "casserole" ingredients, I did add in another half cup of milk as well as some fresh ground pepper. It seemed to need it, I could just kind of tell. The milk I used was fat free evaporated milk, again to cut back on the calories. The potato chips I used on top were sour cream and onion kettle chips. I didn't have much more than a scant half cup of this with a side of vegetables but the kids both had seconds. They didn't even notice the pasta missing or vegetables in it's place. I'll make this again, though I think it needs more tuna. Good base recipe--I really fought with myself wether it needed three or four stars. It's really right in the middle. Three and a half? I know I changed a bit but it was all to make it healthier or less dry.

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2011

I feel like I must have done something really wrong - I did put in 16 oz of noodles but then added 1 cup of milk - those were the only changes and it turned out DRY and the onions -RAW. I could try to make this again but I think I will be trying a different recipe.

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