Easy Tuna Noodle Bake

Here's a tasty and quick tuna casserole for an everyday family meal, and it's easy on the budget, too. Instead of the bread crumb topping, crumble some potato chips or French fried onion rings over the casserole before baking.

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups cooked green peas
• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cans (approx. 6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 to 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart casserole dish.

Combine the noodles, peas, soup, milk, cheese, and tuna. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.

Toss bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly and crumbs are browned.
Serves 6.

By Diana Rattray