Tuna Noodle Casserole
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5.0
321 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Noodle Casserole
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This classic Tuna Noodle Casserole has canned tuna and egg noodles smothered in a creamy mushroom soup filling with cheese and peas. Top it off with buttery Ritz crackers, crispy fried onions, or potato chips.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups dry egg noodles about 4 cups cooked
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes optional
- 8 oz. shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 rib celery diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans solid white albacore tuna in water drained. (5 oz. per can)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup or try my homemade version
- 1.5 cups half and half see notes
- 1/2 cup sour cream at room temp
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Casserole Topping
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
Optional Garnish
- 3 green onions diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Shred the cheese and set aside to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Decrease heat to low. Add the drained tuna, salt/pepper, celery salt, cream of mushroom soup, half and half, and sour cream. Stir until combined. Gradually sprinkle in the White cheddar and stir until well-combined and smooth.
- Cook the egg noodles 1 minute shy of what the package instructs. Add 2 bouillon cubes to the boiling water to enhance the flavor of the egg noodles if desired.
- Add the peas and drained egg noodles to the cream sauce and use a silicone spatula to gently stir until combined.
- If not using an oven safe skillet, transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
- Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Combine the Ritz crackers and melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 5-7 minutes, until the top is brown and crisp.
- Garnish with diced green onions and serve!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Make Ahead Method:
- 1-2 days ahead:
- 1-3 months ahead:
- Half and Half is made of half milk, half cream. You can also use evaporated milk.
- Frozen carrots, corn, and green beans may also be added.
- Sliced mushrooms can also be used and sautéed with the onions and celery.
- For best results, shred the cheese from a block instead of using bagged shredded cheese, which contains cellulose and doesn't melt as well.
- My homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken soup can also be used instead of a can.
- 2 cups of leftover chicken makes a good substitute for the Tuna in this casserole.
- This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 186!
- Tuna Noodle Casserole can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
- If baking from a cold state, add 15 additional minutes of covered baking time.
- Let it defrost in the fridge for up to 24 hours prior to baking or bake from frozen and add 1 hour to covered baking time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1728mg
(72%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1308IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
479mg
(48%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1728mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1308IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 479mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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