Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole ๐ฅ
Description: You will get rave reviews from your family or guests when you serve this tuna casserole! You can use leftover chicken or turkey in place of tuna. This recipe falls under the Tuna category and is perfect for those looking for a quick dish ready in less than 60 minutes and prepared in the oven.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Water |
| 1 | Chicken bouillon granule |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Fresh mushrooms |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1/4 | Garlic |
| 1 | Dill weed |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Black pepper |
| – | Cornstarch |
| 1 | Half-and-half cream |
| 1 1/2 | Milk |
| 1 | Swiss cheese |
| 1/4 | Cheddar cheese |
| 1/4 | Parmesan cheese |
| 2 1/2 | Mayonnaise |
| 1 | Tuna |
| 2/3 | Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 800.3
- Fat Content: 43.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 22.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 160.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1119.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 60.2g
- Fiber Content: 4.9g
- Sugar Content: 5.4g
- Protein Content: 42.4g
Cooking Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
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Prepare Broth: In a large saucepan, bring water and 1 tablespoon (or less) of chicken bouillon granules to a boil, stirring until the granules dissolve.
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Add Vegetables: To the boiling broth, add onion, fresh mushrooms, celery, garlic, dill weed, salt, and black pepper. Bring it to a boil.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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Prepare Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and half-and-half cream until smooth. Then, add this mixture to the vegetable mixture in the saucepan, stirring constantly.
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Thicken: Bring the mixture to a light boil and let it boil for about 2 minutes or until it thickens.
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Add Cheeses: Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise until the cheese is melted.
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Incorporate Tuna: Fold in the cooked noodles and tuna into the cheese mixture.
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Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Prepare Topping: Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle them evenly over the casserole.
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Bake: Place the baking dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
This delicious tuna-mushroom casserole is now ready to be served! Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
