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From: gino@sdchema.UUCP (Eugene G. Youngerman)
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: Wanted: Casserole recipes
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Date: Wed, 24-Jul-85 22:52:19 EDT
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In response to the request for casseroles, I am posting my
tuna or chicken/ noodle or barley etc. anything I think about
casserole sort of recipe.

My mom's basic tuna noodle casserole recipe uses a can (large)
of tuna, a can of cream of mushroom soup, and some noodles.  Frozen
veggies are an option, but cheddar cheese on top is a must.  I
also like crushed up potatochips on top of the melty cheddar cheese.

Variations I have known.  

A friend of mine suggested sour cream.  I now always use sour cream
in my casserole.  It usually requires adding more tuna and noodles.
or less cream of mushroom.  

Chopped onions are good, if you like onions.  Options here include 
bermuda onions or scallions.  Ditto for green or red bell pepper.

In the interest of better health, and because it takes a hell of
a long time to get rid of a pound of barley when you use it only two 
tablespoons at a time in split pea soup, I tried barley.  It is great.
The only problem is that barley must be boiled (like rice)
for about 35-50 minutes before it goes into the casserole.  You could
probably add water, and cook the barley less, and then cook the casserole,
let the barley soak up water while it is baking.

By the way, Bake is 350 for about 45 - 60 min.

For those of a dietetic nature.  Try replacing the sourcream with
plain lowfat yogurt.  Not bad at all.

If you are of a more dietetic nature.  Eliminate the cream of 
mushroom and the noodles.  You are left with tuna ( or chicken) and
veggies and yogurt.  For flavor, use a pack (flavor is your choice)
of some salad dressing mix.  Ranch or other buttermilk styles work,
as do the oil and vinegar.  This particular casserole, while more
runny than some, is very dietetic.  And tastes good.

Good Eating

GINO