Easy Tuna Casserole
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4.9
Easy Tuna Casserole
Description
Easy Tuna Casserole brings together cooked egg noodles with a savory combination of tuna, peas, and sautéed onions and celery, all bound in a creamy mixture of condensed mushroom soup, milk, and cheddar cheese. The mixture is baked topped with a crumb topping made from panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, cheddar cheese, and parsley, developing a crisp golden crust. The dish features a creamy texture with bursts of vegetable freshness and mild tuna flavor, balanced by the rich mushroom soup base.
This casserole is a filling entree that fits well as a warm main course alongside simple green salads or steamed vegetables. Its mild flavors appeal to family members of different ages and preferences, making it a practical choice for everyday meals.
The recipe advises using about six ounces of dry egg noodles, which cook al dente before combining with the other ingredients. Prepping the sautéed vegetables and crumb topping ahead can streamline assembly. Baking until bubbly and golden ensures the casserole is heated through and the topping has a desirable crunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups egg noodles measured dry *approx 6 ounces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- ⅔ cup peas thawed, frozen
- 5 to 6 ounces tuna drained, 1 can, canned
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley, chopped, fresh
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
- Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
- Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
- Use about 6 ounces of dry egg noodles for the recipe (roughly 3 cups cooked).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cup | |
| Calories | 323 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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