Poor Mans Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

HE-MAN'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Cook noodles according to package directions in lightly salter water (Do not overcook).
• Drain and toss with butter.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and vegetables in a large saucepan.
• Cook over low heat stirring often for about 15 minutes.
• Add tuna.
• Combine tuna mixture with noodles.
• Spoon into a 2 quart oven safe dish.
• Sprinkle with crackers.
• Bake 20-25 minutes.

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
• Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
• Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

POOR MAN'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Make Macaroni and cheese in large saucepan or dutch oven according to package directions.
• 2. Mix drained tuna and mushroom soup in sauce pan and heat until warm over medium heat.
• 3. Combine mushroom soup mixture with macaroni mixture and stir well.
• 4. Divide cheese slices in thirds and place on top of macaroni and tuna. Place in warm oven 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until cheese melts.