Award Winning Tuna Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package extra wide egg noodles
• 2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna, in water- do not drain and flake well
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4-1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons dried onion
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper to taste

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 boil egg noodles according to package directions.
• 3 meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheese in extra large, deep bowl. i recommend thoroughly flaking the tuna first in the bowl with a fork.
• 4 drain noodles when done to desired tenderness.
• 5 combine cooked noodles into the bowl of wet ingredients.
• 6 mix thoroughly by folding noodles in with a large spoon.
• 7 pour mixture into 13 x 9 inch casserole dish, or smaller if you prefer a thicker casserole.
• 8 top evenly with shredded cheese.
• 9 bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
• 10 let rest for 15 minutes before serving.