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cold tuna noodle casserole

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

I have always hated Hot Tuna! But since this is cold & has so many delish flavors... it is great!!!!! It's kind of like Tuna Salad, but not. It's kind of like Deviled Eggs, but not (because of the mayo & mustard). It's kind of like Potato Salad, but not. Think of them all combined.....

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yield 8 - 10
prep time 8 Hr 25 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For cold tuna noodle casserole

  • 1 box
    pasta of choice or egg noodles
  • 4 can
    tuna, packed in water, undrained
  • 1 1/2 c
    kraft mayonnaise or more to taste
  • 3/4 c
    yellow mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 6 x lg
    hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 4 jar
    mushrooms, sliced, drained
  • 1 md
    red onion or 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • 1 - 2 lg
    baking potatoes, cooked & chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    onion flakes, dehydrated
  • 1/4 c
    parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    dill, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery salt
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 2 tsp
    pepper
  • GARNISH OR SERVE WITH:
  • potato chips, crushed
  • crackers
  • OPTIONAL BUT CAN ALSO ADD:
  • 1 c
    peas, blanched in hot water
  • 2 c
    grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
  • 1/4 c
    celery, chopped

How To Make cold tuna noodle casserole

  • 1
    Cook pasta or noodles as direction on package until al dente. Drain & rinse with cold water to cool down. Place in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, add tuna through pepper & any additional optional ingredients, if using. Fold gently to mix well.
  • 3
    In the large bowl with pasta, add tuna mixture; mix well to combine.
  • 4
    Refrigerate overnight for flavors to marry. NOTE: The longer it sits in the frige - the better the flavor.
  • 5
    Put into a serving dish & garnish with crushed potato chips on top. Or can serve with crackers.
  • 6
    NOTES: 1. If you like it hot or warmed. Heat the individual plates to desired temp then add potato chips, if using. 2. Some people like more mayo while others like less. Adjust to your liking. Same goes for the tuna.
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