DELICIOUS TUNA-MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole image

You will get rave reviews from your family or guests when you serve this tuna casserole! You can use leftover chicken or turkey in place of tuna.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule (or less)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use less)
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (I use 2 teaspoon seasoned salt)
black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
2 1/2 cups medium noodles, cooked and drained
1 (12 1/4 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 3-qt casserole dish.
In a large saucepan, bring water and 1 tbsp (or less) bouillon granules to a boil, stirring to dissolve.
Add the next eight ingredients; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
Combine the cornstarch and cream until smooth; add to veggie mixture, stirring constantly.
Bring to a light boil; boil for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in cheeses and mayo, until the cheese is melted.
Fold in the cooked noodled and tuna.
Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.3, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 1119.9, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 42.4