Best Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole Recipes

MAKEOVER SPINACH TUNA CASSEROLE

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This thick, gooey casserole has been a family favorite for years.-Karla Hamrick, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken stuffing mix
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/3 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream mixture. Add spinach, stuffing mix, bread crumbs and tuna., Drain noodles and place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with tuna mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKEOVER SPINACH TUNA CASSEROLE

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Found this "lighter" take in Light and Tasty, Feb/March 2007. The original was 673 calories and this one is 346 calories. Was in the mood for some comfort food and I found this in the latest magazine. It was truly wonderful! Tweaked a bit.

Provided by Manami

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups nonfat milk
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup sliced white button mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (6 ounce) package reduced-sodium chicken flavor stuffing mix
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 (6 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained and flaked
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; set aside.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter.
Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until melted.
Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream mixture and hot sauce, if using.
Add the spinach, stuffing mix, bread crumbs, mushrooms and tuna; mix well.
Drain noodles and place in a 13"x9" baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Top with tuna mixture; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 529.6, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 21.9

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