Description
A classic tuna casserole made with tender noodles, creamy sauce, peas, and tuna, baked with a golden breadcrumb topping. Comfort food at its best and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
12 ounces egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise (or sour cream), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in tuna, peas, and half of the shredded cheese. Add cooked noodles and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
6. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
8. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make it lighter with low-fat milk, light mayo, and reduced-fat cheese.
Substitute crushed Ritz crackers or potato chips for breadcrumbs.
Add extra vegetables like broccoli or carrots for more nutrition.
Freeze before baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg