COMFORTING TUNA CASSEROLE

Comforting Tuna Casserole image

My mother gave me the recipe for this classic casserole 20 years ago. Sometimes I use sliced stuffed olives instead of pimientos. -Dorothy Coleman, Hobe Sound, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
6 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, divided
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 pouch (2-1/2 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
2 teaspoons minced chives
2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each)
2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 teaspoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium , heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the cream cheese, tuna, pimientos and chives. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Drain noodles. Spread 1/4 cup tuna mixture into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the noodles, 1/2 cup tuna mixture and one slice of cheese. Repeat layers., Microwave remaining butter on high, stirring every 30 seconds; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.