2 cup macaroni
6 tbsp butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cup milk
2 cup processed american cheese
2 cup tuna in water -- drained
2 cup tart apples -- core/dice
2 tbsp butter or margarine --
1 melted
1/2 cup bread crumbs -- soft
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In saucepan,
melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat. Blend in flour and 3/4
ts salt. Add milk all at once. Cook quickly, stirring constantly,
until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add cheese; stir until cheese is
melted. Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into
12x7x2 inch baking dish. Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle
on top of casserole. Bake in 350~ oven for 30 minutes, or until
apples are tender.
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Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Apple; Casserole; Fish; Fruit; Italian
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