Description
A classic and comforting dish, Easy Tuna Casserole is a simple yet delicious recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. Creamy and flavorful, this casserole combines egg noodles, creamy mushroom soup, peas, tuna, and cheddar cheese, topped with a crunchy buttery cracker crust.
Ingredients
Egg Noodles:
2 cups uncooked;
Cream of Mushroom Soup:
1 (10.5 oz) can;
Milk:
½ cup;
Frozen Peas:
1 cup;
Tuna:
1 (12 oz) can, drained and flaked;
Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup shredded;
Garlic Powder:
½ teaspoon;
Onion Powder:
½ teaspoon;
Salt and Pepper:
to taste;
Butter Crackers or Breadcrumbs:
1 cup crushed;
Butter:
2 tablespoons melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles as directed, then drain.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine soup, milk, peas, tuna, cheese, spices, salt, pepper, and noodles.
- Transfer to Dish: Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Add Topping: Combine crackers/breadcrumbs with butter, sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use cream of celery or cream of chicken soup as substitutes.
- Enhance flavor with sautéed mushrooms or onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
