Tuna Cashew Casserole

Cashews and chow mein noodles set this recipe apart from other tuna casseroles. My dear friend Donna W. shared this recipe with me many moons ago.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  chopped celery
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 2  cups  chow mein noodles, divided
• 3⁄4 cup salted cashews
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Sauté celery, onion and green pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
2. In saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
3. Mix in flour, stir until smooth.
4. Remove from heat and add salt and milk.
5. Heat the mixture until it boils (stirring frequently).
6. Boil for 1 minute or until thick (keep stirring).
7. Add tuna and sauce to vegetables in pan.
8. Stir in milk, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, the cashews and pepper.
9. Pour into 1 1/2 quart buttered baking dish.
10. Top with remaining chow mein noodles.
11. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.