Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe
This Easy Tuna Casserole. Is more than just a throwback. To childhood dinners. It's a comforting dish. That's quick to prepare. And full of flavor. Tender egg noodles are enveloped. In a creamy sauce. Made from condensed mushroom soup, milk, and cheddar cheese. All mixed with flaked tuna. And bright green peas. The casserole is topped. With a golden, crunchy panko and cheddar mixture. That adds the perfect texture contrast. It’s a hearty meal. That’s sure to become a weeknight staple. Bringing smiles to the table every time.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 c egg noodles about 6 oz.
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 celery stalks finely diced
- ⅔ c of thawed frozen peas
- 1 can of tuna 5-6 oz., drained
- 10 ½ oz. of condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ⅓ c of milk
- 1 c of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp of chopped parsley
Crumb Topping:
- ½ c of panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp of melted butter
- ½ c of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare the topping. By mixing the ingredients together. Then set it aside.
- Cook the noodles. According to the package instructions. Until they're al dente. Drain them. And rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet. Sauté the diced onion. And celery in butter. Until they soften. Which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl. Combine the cooked noodles, sautéed onion and celery, peas, condensed soup, milk, cheddar cheese, tuna, and parsley. Stir everything together. Until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture. Into a 2-quart casserole dish. Then sprinkle the prepared crumb topping. Over the top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Or until the casserole is bubbly. And golden brown.
Notes
To make this classic tuna casserole gluten-free. Simply swap out the egg noodles. For your favorite gluten-free pasta. Be sure to use a gluten-free condensed cream of mushroom soup as well. There are several great options available. That tastes just as good. As the original. For the crumb topping. Gluten-free breadcrumbs. Or crushed gluten-free crackers work perfectly. With these simple adjustments. You can enjoy all the creamy, cheesy goodness of this casserole. Without any gluten worries!
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 691IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg