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Traditional Tuna Casserole
Servings:	4-8
Time:	80 minutes
Difficulty:

Cookbook | Recipes

Traditional Tuna Casserole - A simple, quick-to-make meal, mentioned by Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion.

[edit] Ingredients

• 2 (6-ounce - 150g) cans or 1 12-ounce can tuna
• 1 cup (240g) uncooked macaroni, or other short pasta
• 1 can of peas
• 1 can of mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• ⅛ cup (30ml) milk
• 1 can (10¾-ounces ~290ml) cream of mushroom or cheddar cheese soup
• several slices of cheese

[edit] Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350-400° F (180-200c). Takes about 20 minutes.
2. Mix all ingredients, except cheese slices, in large casserole dish.
3. Bake for 1 hour stirring 2 or 3 times.
4. When macaroni is tender, cover top with cheese slices and return to oven for 5 minutes.

[edit] Alternate Method-Skillet Dinner

[edit] Ingredients

• 1-1½ cups (240ml - 360ml) hot water
• all other ingredients as above

[edit] Procedure

1. Assemble all ingredients, except sliced cheese, in large skillet.
2. Bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes, frequently stirring.
3. Melt cheese on top before serving.

[edit] Tips

• Tastes great with a teaspoon or two of Texas Pete!
• May substitute chopped chicken or turkey for the tuna.