Tuna Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles

6 teaspoons butter, divided

4 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

3/4 cup 2% milk

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

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

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt 5 teaspoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; 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.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 2 servings.

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