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                         Tuna-Macaroni Casserole

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Fish
                Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      can           Solid-pack tuna, drained
   8      ounces        Elbow macaroni, cooked
   4      tablespoons   Butter
   2      tablespoons   Onion, minced
   1 1/2  tablespoons   Green pepper, minced
   2      tablespoons   Flour (instant)
     3/4  teaspoon      Salt
   1      ds            Pepper
   1      cup           Milk (generous)
     1/2  cup           Green peas, frozen (optional)
   1      can           Cream of mushroom soup
   1      cup           Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
   2      slices        Bread, buttered and cubed
   1      sprinkle      Paprika (generous)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook macaroni until tender, drain. Melt 
butter in same pot, add onions and green pepper and saute over low heat 5 
minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper and stir to blend well. Add milk and 
mushroom soup and stir over low heat until smooth. Add macaroni, flaked 
tuna, peas and 1/2 the cheese to sauce and stir to blend well. Pour into 
2-quart buttered casserole, top with remaining cheese.

Top cheese with 2 slices battered day-old bread cut in cubes, and sprinkle 
bread with paprika generously.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until nice and brown. This 
casserole reheats easily over low heat in saucepan, or in microwave at 
50%.  Like most casseroles, it tastes even better reheated.




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