Colleen's Helpful Tuna

1 1/4 c. Magic Mix*

7 c. water, divided

3 slices American cheese, chopped

6 1/2 oz. can tuna, drained

3 c. egg noodles

1 t. onion powder

1/4 t. garlic powder

Combine magic mix and 2 c. water in saucepan to make magic sauce. Stir over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Cook egg noodles according to directions. Drain. Add cheese and spices to magic sauce. Stir over medium heat until cheese melts. Add noodles and tuna to magic sauce. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

*Magic Mix recipe:

4 c. instant dry milk

1 c. butter or margarine (2 sticks)

1 c. flour or 1/2 c. cornstarch 

Combine milk, flour, and butter in a large bowl. Use two knives to cut the butter in to the dry ingredients. Mix until it looks like cornmeal. Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator. It will keep for several months. Magic Mix can be used in many recipes to make food prep easy and economical. (makes 5 c.)

*Colleen is a nutritionist friend of mine, and this is her recipe.