I’m trying to sneak comfort meals into the menu, but so far the boy’s aren’t buying it (or biting it). If they see Green Bean Casserole on the menu Dad and Dylan are thrilled, but the mention of Tuna Casserole or Beef Stroganoff gets Nico the dirty looks from the boys, so I’ve decided to try out one of the casseroles on my Mom. Let’s see if she likes it, and maybe she can convince these boys that Casseroles aren’t too bad.

Its Fall, its cool, and what could be better than a Tuna Noodle Casserole for lunch? Well that and a Fresh Pear Crumble for dessert too… And yes, you have to clean your plate to get dessert.

Here is the recipe that I made:

• 1/2 bag of Egg Free Noodles-cooked
• 1 can of Broccoli Cheese Soup
• 1/4 cup of Milk (whole of course)
• 1/2 cup of Frozen Broccoli Chopped
• 1 can of Tuna in water (drained)
• 1/4 cup of Shredded Cheese
• Dash of Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt
• One Cup of Toasted Homemade Bread Crumbs

First get those Bread Crumbs toasting on the stove in a little bit of butter or margarine, stay close, so they don’t burn. Set your oven to 350 degrees, and gather up all of your supplies. In a large bowl combine the Cooked Noodles, Soup, Milk, Broccoli, and Cheese. Add in a dash of Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt… Well maybe 2 dashes of Garlic Salt, it is so tasty. Once the ingredients are well mixed, place the mixture in a baking dish, and top with the toasted Bread Crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, and let the casserole cool a bit before you serve it to the kiddos… Even though they have already made up their minds that they don’t want to try the casserole, but I promise, it is delicious.

This casserole was so good, and a big hit with my Mom and me. The little guys didn’t care for it too much, oh well, it is strike one for of my favorite comfort foods.