Foodie Fridays: Ain't No Tuna Helper Casserole

Growing up as a child, I ate my share of Tuna Helper & Hamburger Helper meals. This was before my parents realized that all of this processed food was going to make us grow 3 heads and kill us in our sleep. :)

In our family, we don't eat boxed food. But I understand the convenience of having those type meals when you're a busy mom of children. I am always looking for quick dinners that will please my picky husband and our kids while not containing too many unhealthy ingredients or coming straight from a box.

Mr. Fix-it has absolutely fallen in love with this tuna casserole recipe. So much so that he actually requests this meal for special occasions like his birthday or Father's Day. This is a dish that all of the kiddos also devour. Win-win for Mommy!

 

 

Ain't No Tuna Helper Casserole

4 cups of egg noodles, cooked

6 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese

1 cup of Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil

2 cans of tuna, drained & flaked

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

In a large bowl, combine egg noodles, Swiss cheese, mayo and tuna. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Italian bread crumbs on the bottom of a 9 inch dish. Spread the noodle mixture over the crumbs. Sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.

 

 

(I usually double this recipe for a 9x13 inch dish. Use more or less mayo depending on how creamy you like your casseroles. We tend to like it less-creamy so we use a little less mayo. Make it your own!)

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted & modified from Taste of Home: 5-Ingredient Cookbook