Tuna Search: Tuna Casserole like my Mother's

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imp

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My Mother made a wonderful Tuna Casserole which she baked in the oven, and I remember no noodles or pasta in it. Most all the recipes I have found include noodles. I recall she put in sweet peas, there was a cheesy topping which browned on top not quite crusty. I absolutely loved that dish! Have not been able to even come close to duplicating it. Often, before baking, I believe she sprinkled crumbled potato chips over the top. Think I would exclude this though; I have not eaten a potato chip in years!

Can anyone help? imp
 

Sounds like what we call Tuna Mornay Imp, I make it sometimes for myself as hubby doesn't like fish other than fresh white fish .
 
imp said:
My Mother made a wonderful Tuna Casserole which she baked in the oven, and I remember no noodles or pasta in it. Most all the recipes I have found include noodles. I recall she put in sweet peas, there was a cheesy topping which browned on top not quite crusty. I absolutely loved that dish! Have not been able to even come close to duplicating it. Often, before baking, I believe she sprinkled crumbled potato chips over the top. Think I would exclude this though; I have not eaten a potato chip in years!

Can anyone help? imp
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My mom made something similar, though hers had noodles in it. Or maybe it was served over noodles. It's been so long I can't really remember. Sorry. Not much help, I know.
 

Your welcome, Kadee, I think I'll try it, it sounds pretty tasty and I suppose you can put in whatever veggies you like.
 
Cookie said:
Your welcome, Kadee, I think I'll try it, it sounds pretty tasty and I suppose you can put in whatever veggies you like.
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I useally add a little grated carrot ,and other veg in recipe ..I don't use cream ..only milk ..I don't make it for myself very often I don't like it "runny" so useally cook untill it's fairly thick before adding to oven dish
 
That recipe looks like pure comfort food..what's not to like? I used to make a killer tuna casserole but it had more calories than should be legal.

imp, hope you find a recipe close to what your mom made. I think whatever mom made that we loved is in a league of it's own.
 
Now you have all got my taste buds going into overdrive ,I'll have to make myself a tuna Mornay for tea ,as mentioned hubby won't eat it so all the more for me :) I have never added pasta as it adds more calories than I want or need ..( It's a good family size meal with added pasta) The recipie I make freezes well so I make enough for two meals , eat one and put the other in the freezer.... Oh I've added parsley when I've had some in the garden
RR I have seen Recipies with added eggs but it's rich enough for me without eggs
 

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