Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Noodle Casserole

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 -2 cup thinly sliced mushroom
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can use red bell pepper or use both!)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup flaked solid white tuna, well drained (I just use a small can or can add in 2 cans)
• 1 (375 g) package egg noodles, cooked
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup finely ground cracker crumb
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
3. In a skillet saute the onion, celery, green bell peppers and garlic (if using) in butter for about 3 minutes.
4. Add in flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Remove from the heat and slowly add in the milk.
6. Return to the heat and whisk until thickened and the sauce comes to a boil, then season with salt and pepper.
7. Add in mushrooms, cheddar cheese and tuna; mix to combine, then add in the cooked egg noodles.
8. Transfer to a baking dish.
9. Sprinkle with bread crumbs then Parmesan cheese if using, then drizzle with melted butter.
10. Bake for about 25-30 minutes.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/delicious-tuna-mushroom-noodle-casserole-68520 (may not work)