MOM'S TUNA CASSEROLE CIRCA 1949

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I remember the first time Mother made this casserole, back in 1949. She and I really loved it. So we made it often. Even the leftovers are good. In this version, I have doubled her recipe to feed a larger family.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles or 1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas or 1 cup canned green peas, drained
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk tuna, drained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 1/4 ounces cans sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms.
  • Transfer to a 9" x 13" inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 104.5, Sodium 1120.5, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 34.9

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