Cable Car Tuna Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 oz. egg noodles, cooked al dente and drained
2 (7 oz.) cans solid white tuna, drained and flaked
1 c. coarsely chopped celery
1/3 c. coarsely chopped green pepper
1/3 c. sliced water chestnuts
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of celery soup
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. grated Hickory Pride Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
In a 2-quart casserole, gently toss noodles, tuna, celery, pepper and water chestnuts.
In a saucepan, combine celery soup and milk.
Heat, stirring until smooth.
Add onions, mayonnaise, thyme, salt and only 1/2 cup of the cheese. Heat and stir until cheese melts.
Add sauce to casserole; mix gently and thoroughly.
Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and almonds.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.