Description
Classic Tuna Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy sauce, tender egg noodles, and savory tuna for a delightful family meal. This dish not only evokes nostalgia but also brings everyone together around the dinner table. With its golden, crispy topping and rich flavors, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this casserole is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 cans (5 oz each) chunk light tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente (7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, frozen peas, cream of mushroom soup, and milk; stir until creamy.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the tuna mixture without overmixing.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and add breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg