TUNA & PEA CASSEROLE

Turn to this recipe when you want a tuna casserole with a twist. In this case, the extra flavor comes from horseradish. This dish is an old favorite in our family, and it never fails to win folks over.

—JACKIE SMULSKI LYONS, IL



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


8 ounces uncooked egg noodles

2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup 2% milk

2 to 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1/2 teaspoon dill weed

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

1 small onion, chopped

1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, milk, horseradish, dill and pepper. Stir in peas, mushrooms, onion, pimientos and tuna.

2. Drain noodles; stir into the soup mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.

3. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.