Tuna Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
478 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Casserole
Description
The Tuna Casserole starts by boiling egg noodles to just al dente to prevent overcooking later in the oven. Meanwhile, onion is cooked in butter until soft and mild. The sauce blends condensed cream of mushroom soup with milk, providing a rich and creamy base that ties the noodles, tuna, and peas together. Shredded cheddar cheese folded in before baking adds sharpness and melts into a smooth layer.
Peas add a pop of color and subtle sweetness, incorporated directly from frozen to preserve texture. The casserole is assembled in a greased baking dish with noodles, sauce, tuna, onions, peas, and cheese topped with remaining cheese. A buttery breadcrumb topping adds a crisp contrast after baking for about 25 minutes until golden and bubbly throughout.
This casserole serves well as a comforting family meal and can be garnished with fresh parsley for visual appeal. Be cautious not to overcook noodles initially, as they finish cooking in the oven. Using block cheese to shred fresh yields better melting and flavor than pre-shredded varieties.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles (340g)
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 small onion diced (202g)
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (298g per can)
- ½ cup milk (120mL)
- 2 (7-ounce) cans tuna drained (198g per can)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese 226g, shredded
- 1 cup peas 170g, frozen
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (56g)
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Boil the egg noodles in salted water according to package directions, and drain.
- While the noodles are cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the soup and milk, stirring until smooth. Add the hot noodles, cooked onion, tuna, 1 cup cheese, and peas. Stir together until well combined. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small bowl and microwave in 15-second intervals until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake until bubbly and lightly brown, about 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Shred cheese from a block yourself for better melting and fresher taste compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Choosing your favorite meltable cheese, like mozzarella, gruyere, or pepper jack, works as a substitute for cheddar.
- Cook egg noodles just until al dente since they'll finish cooking during baking to prevent mushiness.
- Use frozen peas directly; this helps prevent overcooking and keeps them firm and green.
- Avoid covering the casserole while baking to maintain a crispy topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 339mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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