A simple tuna casserole
becomes a gourmet treat with the addition of cashews, chow mein
noodles and a garnish of sweet Mandarin oranges.
Mandarin
Tuna Casserole
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 can (10.75-ounce) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chow mein noodle - divided use
1 (7-ounce) can tuna, drained
1/2 cup cashews, toasted
1/4 cup water
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin orange sections, drained
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- In a heated pan, melt
butter over medium heat and sauté green onions for 1 minute.
Add celery and continue sautéing for 3 minutes. Add soup,
half of the chow mein noodles, tuna, cashews and water; mix well.
- Spoon into an 8-inch baking
dish and sprinkle remaining noodles on top. Bake for 15 minutes
or until bubbly. Garnish with Mandarin orange sections.
Makes 4 servings.
