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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup), divided
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup), divided
- 2 cups potato chips, crushed
- 2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1½ tablespoons salt, divided
- 1¼ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 3 (5-ounce) cans solid white albacore tuna packed in water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 10 ounces white mushrooms, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3½ cups half-and-half
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups frozen peas
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