Microwave Tuna Casserole Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 407
  • Fat:
  • 25 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 79 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 554 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 27 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 17 g


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Microwave Tuna Casserole

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My family digs into this moist, flavorful tuna casserole. Crisp celery along with zucchini and tomato give it a fresh twist. When I get home from work and we have to be somewhere else in 90 minutes, this is the recipe I rely on.

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Microwave

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 5 cups cooked egg noodles
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. In a large bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery and onions. Stir in the sour cream mixture. Spoon half into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; top with half of the zucchini. Repeat layers.
    Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato. Microwave, uncovered, 1 minute longer. Let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.


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