Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Not Your Mom's Tuna Bake Recipe

I get asked to share this recipe a lot. This is one of my family's most favorite meals. They ask for it a lot. Now I know that this is not the most tasty sounding recipe, but I promise you it is very very good. Give it a try I am sure you will like it.

4 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided use
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (16 oz.) can Chop Suey vegetables, rinsed and drained
1 can Tuna, drained and flaked
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges (optional)
1/2 cup crushed chow mein noodles



Melt 2 Tablespoons butter/margarine in saucepan, add green peppers and cook 2 minutes(I didn't use green peppers this time)

Blend flour, salt, pepper. Gradually add milk,: cook, stirring until slightly thickened.

Blend together egg on bowl then add to pot. Add sour cream, and mayonnaise; stir into sauce. Add vegetables and tune.

Turn into greased 1 quart baking dish. arrange tomato wedges on top, if using.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and add chow mein noodles and heat until slightly browned. Sprinkle over top of baked casserole.




7 comments:

  1. I'm going to have to try this. It sounds so simple and looks tastey.

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  2. This sounds good. I like the chow mien noodles and chopsuey veggie additions.

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  3. I think this would be really great to try and I think the whole family would love it.

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  4. i dont eat tuna but this sounds like a recipe my husband would enjoy!

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  5. Thanks for the yummy recipe. I'm always looking for something new to try with tuna. It's frugal and yummy, and I look forward to cooking this for my family.

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  6. this looks and sounds soooo good! Your recipes are all making me sooo hungry and I love comfort food!!!

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  7. My daughter loves tuna recipes and this sounds different with Chinese vegetables. I will make it.

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