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It didn't seem to have enough tuna in it. I didn't have bread crumbs so I crushed up mulitgrain saltine crackers as a substitute. Also, I just used the mozzerella and sharp chedder shredded cheese that I had on hand. Our family loves cheese so I put a layer on before the noodles and before the bread crumbs. This recipie was good. Not amazing but, I will make it again! The second day, it is alot better as leftovers!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ajs283"},"reviewBody":"This is my go-to tuna casserole recipe. It is the perfect size for my husband and I and I really like the flavor and texture of the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindylu35"},"reviewBody":"This is pretty rich, but we LOVE it!! Much better and different than any recipe with CANNED SOUP or using cheddar cheese (which doesn't really go with seafood anyway). We double this recipe and omit the pimentos and chives. SO good! Thanks for our new \"go to\" recipe for tuna casserole. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sassyfem"},"reviewBody":"Soooo good! Will make this again and again, but next time, I'll double the servings so we can both have seconds!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"goodfriends432351"},"reviewBody":"needs to bring salt before comes on my table regularly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lilsquirt47"},"reviewBody":"It is really good with Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jodie63a"},"reviewBody":"This was a Friday night staple for many years when my kids were growing up. Pimentos were a luxury so were left out but I added a can of peas just before baking. Ritz crackers were a treat but made it sooooo good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Christiesworld"},"reviewBody":"I doubled the recipe, but had to add 2 cups of liquid to the roux to make it a sauce. Wonder if a \"1\" was forgotten before the \"3\/4 cup\" of milk? Added peas and mushrooms, definitely used the chives and roasted pimentos. Anything to add some more flavor to a cassarole is good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kellyAW"},"reviewBody":"This is a very tasty old fashion tuna recipe. I agree it needs more salt. I also added a little parmesan cheese to the sauce. Instead of bread crumbs I sprinkled a little grated cheddar cheese on top, after all I am from Wi. add cheese to everything. I definitely will make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Corwin44"},"reviewBody":"This tuna casserole is a lot like the one my grandma use to make. I had never heard of or used muenster cheese, so I was just going to leave it out. However, I saw a small block of it at the grocery store for $4 and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. I graded it up and mixed it into the casserole. I also added mushrooms and peas. I made the sauce as suggested but used cream cheese with chives. I decided to top my casserole with crushed ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese. I also trippled this recipe because I needed to serve 6. Very good and my new go to tuna casserole recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bamster53"},"reviewBody":"Made this last night and it was excellent. Used a couple extra slices of Munster cheese. Delicious!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Wieners"},"reviewBody":"I chose to double this and am glad I did. The leftovers were great. As other reviewers suggested I also added garlic salt and extra Muenster cheese.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jetluvs2cook"},"reviewBody":"Family loves this casserole!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lowcalmama"},"reviewBody":"Love this casserole! May add extra tuna next time. Overall, yum yum!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Julieann1967"},"reviewBody":"A friend of mine gave me this recipe years and years ago, minus the pimiento and chives, and uses cornflake crumbs melted in butter instead of bread crumbs! This is my husbands favorite recipe, the kids loved it too... My adult daughter now makes this same recipe for her family!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"41219","romance_copy_dek":"My mother gave me the recipe for this classic casserole 20 years ago. 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I chose to double this and am glad I did. The leftovers were great. As other reviewers suggested I also added garlic salt and extra Muenster cheese.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/25\/2016 22:13","GUID":"8ce8e79e699b48c2b962e79f57e7b3b7","MemberId":1845812,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Wieners","SubmittedDate":"03\/25\/2016 22:13"},{"Comment":"

Made this last night and it was excellent. Used a couple extra slices of Munster cheese. Delicious!!!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/12\/2016 16:05","GUID":"20581781977b4d0fbcb33280e9bdd9ed","MemberId":7881502,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Bamster53","SubmittedDate":"03\/12\/2016 16:05"},{"Comment":"

This tuna casserole is a lot like the one my grandma use to make. I had never heard of or used muenster cheese, so I was just going to leave it out. However, I saw a small block of it at the grocery store for $4 and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. I graded it up and mixed it into the casserole. I also added mushrooms and peas. I made the sauce as suggested but used cream cheese with chives. I decided to top my casserole with crushed ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese. I also trippled this recipe because I needed to serve 6. Very good and my new go to tuna casserole recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"01\/20\/2016 21:44","GUID":"a437b8b0f0d5480dae12c978c1196952","MemberId":7541400,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Corwin44","SubmittedDate":"01\/20\/2016 21:44"},{"Comment":"

This is a very tasty old fashion tuna recipe. I agree it needs more salt. I also added a little parmesan cheese to the sauce. Instead of bread crumbs I sprinkled a little grated cheddar cheese on top, after all I am from Wi. add cheese to everything. I definitely will make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"a8b58c736bf14a398af9d15531d16f47","MemberId":5204161,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kellyAW","SubmittedDate":"04\/19\/2014 21:06"},{"Comment":"

I doubled the recipe, but had to add 2 cups of liquid to the roux to make it a sauce. Wonder if a "1" was forgotten before the "3\/4 cup" of milk? Added peas and mushrooms, definitely used the chives and roasted pimentos. Anything to add some more flavor to a cassarole is good!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f73b762ec3cc42c3bbd55221591219e5","MemberId":7497272,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Christiesworld","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2014 20:17"},{"Comment":"

This was a Friday night staple for many years when my kids were growing up. Pimentos were a luxury so were left out but I added a can of peas just before baking. Ritz crackers were a treat but made it sooooo good.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0F64C17B8BC54646B24483666BDE55D9","MemberId":3943826,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jodie63a","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2014 20:40"},{"Comment":"

It is really good with Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f38e11d3745a4aaeb7f37f8a3f1298d1","MemberId":2821657,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lilsquirt47","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2014 02:10"},{"Comment":"

needs to bring salt before comes on my table regularly.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4bc0841f426f4ffdb6e6f8cdfe235033","MemberId":6335646,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"goodfriends432351","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2014 19:14"},{"Comment":"

Will make it<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2013 23:50","GUID":"24e65b3874d54b7283c2b0c6088785b5","MemberId":7154841,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"copybey","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2013 23:50"},{"Comment":"

Soooo good! Will make this again and again, but next time, I'll double the servings so we can both have seconds!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2012 16:29","GUID":"a060b3628ece44e99b2d1d19094da95e","MemberId":6894258,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sassyfem","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2012 16:28"},{"Comment":"

This is pretty rich, but we LOVE it!! Much better and different than any recipe with CANNED SOUP or using cheddar cheese (which doesn't really go with seafood anyway). We double this recipe and omit the pimentos and chives. SO good! Thanks for our new "go to" recipe for tuna casserole. :)<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"08\/07\/2012 14:48","GUID":"0e8b5f1ad20547768b582f091f025ce6","MemberId":5244730,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cindylu35","SubmittedDate":"08\/07\/2012 14:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2012 18:30","GUID":"747730582e6341b595fa87df0cbc15ff","MemberId":2755435,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"johnsen","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2012 18:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"10\/20\/2011 22:57","GUID":"51d8f55a37d545c79714c16683de516f","MemberId":1861565,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PEACEANGEL24","SubmittedDate":"10\/20\/2011 22:57"},{"Comment":"

This is my go-to tuna casserole recipe. It is the perfect size for my husband and I and I really like the flavor and texture of the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"09\/20\/2011 18:09","GUID":"7DFB0210090149B0A95185BB0868C5BB","MemberId":442697,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ajs283","SubmittedDate":"09\/20\/2011 18:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2011 07:26","GUID":"e53b75b3f2fe4d74aee54416579f831d","MemberId":5604211,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"emeottm","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2011 07:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"04\/25\/2011 19:00","GUID":"01bf475e0a6b46c7b086d55de5a08581","MemberId":4511052,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"farmer12","SubmittedDate":"04\/25\/2011 19:00"},{"Comment":"

chantelmckenzie<\/p>

You changed the whole recipe! You reviewed your own recipe, NOT fair!!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2011 21:22","GUID":"c63de1fe538547caae716b40b95bbb77","MemberId":2800532,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Auntie\/Mom","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2011 21:22"},{"Comment":"

I trippled the recipie since I have 2 grown men to feed! I also added 1 tsp of oregano flakes, 1 tsp of garlic powder, a can of peas and an extra can of tuna. It didn't seem to have enough tuna in it. I didn't have bread crumbs so I crushed up mulitgrain saltine crackers as a substitute. Also, I just used the mozzerella and sharp chedder shredded cheese that I had on hand. Our family loves cheese so I put a layer on before the noodles and before the bread crumbs. This recipie was good. Not amazing but, I will make it again! The second day, it is alot better as leftovers!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"11\/21\/2010 18:57","GUID":"fd1b9690f8774295a92a9568bcaf0791","MemberId":5423021,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"chantelmckenzie","SubmittedDate":"11\/21\/2010 18:57"},{"Comment":"

Sounds good. Good versions of Munster cheese are hard to find the U.S. but is most comparable to regular American cheese. American white, swiss, provolone or Monterrey Jack may also be substituted.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"11\/04\/2010 16:14","GUID":"def4b6e1997a4149900b388ff04d978e","MemberId":1579946,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cee-jay","SubmittedDate":"11\/04\/2010 16:14"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2010 12:50","GUID":"84db25f0ca7541faa4d2bc3e52b88033","MemberId":5362567,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JJCR","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2010 12:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"05\/16\/2010 16:30","GUID":"493c3d8a6b68430abcb82d7011096043","MemberId":1295982,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"idahopotato","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2010 16:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"08\/19\/2009 21:12","GUID":"da0a7b67ed54440ca6832e631caecdbf","MemberId":2253876,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ctraeger","SubmittedDate":"08\/19\/2009 21:12"},{"Comment":"

What alternate cheeses could we use if Muenster is not available?<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1ad8d8522ca44bae8cd0865024de627e","MemberId":3219975,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Tabitha H","SubmittedDate":"10\/12\/2008 17:21"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"10\/09\/2008 21:05","GUID":"00a072cb7fc3478bbedb79ee7c0fbe6c","MemberId":3111183,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"morr","SubmittedDate":"10\/09\/2008 21:05"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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