Tuna Noodle Casserole
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4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
673 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Noodle Casserole
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This tuna noodle casserole recipe has a deliciously creamy and cheesy sauce, egg noodles, flaked tuna, and an irresistible crunchy topping. It's so worth making it from scratch!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 sticks celery chopped small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese (a block of Philly) softened
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 12 ounces canned tuna drained
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup Crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Prep all recipe ingredients. For the melted butter, I suggest microwaving it in a small bowl and setting it aside until needed.
- Cook the egg noodles for a couple minutes less than the package directions indicate. Drain and add them to a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Meanwhile, add the oil, onion, and celery to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, then transfer the skillet contents to the casserole dish.
- To the same skillet, over medium heat, add the cream cheese (microwave it for 20-30 seconds if it isn't soft yet), cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a bit of salt & pepper. Stir/whisk nearly constantly until the cream cheese has melted into the sauce (about 5 minutes). Don't let the sauce get too thick (it should be similar to Alfredo sauce). If the sauce seems a bit too thick, add in another splash of cream. The sauce will thicken more as it bakes.
- Turn the burner off and stir in the cheddar and parmesan until melted.
- Add in the peas and tuna (I use a fork to flake it right in the can after draining it), then pour the skillet mixture over the noodles. Toss until well coated and spread it in an even layer.
- Add the crushed Ritz crackers to the bowl that has the melted butter and mix well.
- Top the casserole with the Ritz topping and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Notes
- See blog post for more tips and step-by-step photos.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
791mg
(33%)
Potassium
449mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1911IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
350mg
(35%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1911IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
24 reviews
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