not my mom's tuna noodle casserole

Florala, AL
Updated on Sep 14, 2012

Is there anyone out there who actually admits that they like tuna noodle casserole? My own mother teased me when I was first married about making the standard Tuna Noodle Casserole. I then went about inventing my own. It is a much beloved casserole and comfort food at our house.

prep time
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
  • 2 cans cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup sour ceam
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cans white albacore tuna, drained
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 - celery ribs, finely diced
  • 1 small jar diced pimentos
  • - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste if needed
  • 12 ounces colby-jack cheese, shredded
  • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, sweet mild
  • 2 cups crushed potato chips

How To Make not my mom's tuna noodle casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9"x13" casserole dish with non-stick spray. Cook the egg noodles in boiling, salted water until al dente; drain well.
  • Step 2
    Saute` onions, bell pepper and celery in oil until tender but not brown.
  • Step 3
    Then, mix the soup, sour cream, milk, tuna, garlic, onion, bell pepper, pimentos, salt and pepper to taste, and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Carefully fold in egg noodles. Place in prepared casserole dish.
  • Step 4
    Top with the remaining cheese, sprinkle with paprika and potato chips. Bake the casserole about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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