Description
Tuna noodle casserole brings pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines classic pantry staples for a quick weeknight meal that always satisfies your family’s hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 (5 oz) cans chunk light tuna, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F and grab a large pot for mixing everything together.
- Cook 12 oz egg noodles in boiling water for exactly 8-9 minutes until tender, then drain completely.
- Drain two 5 oz cans of chunk light tuna, ensuring no excess liquid remains.
- Combine drained noodles, tuna, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, and 1 cup frozen peas in the pot.
- Season your mixture with 1 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp garlic powder, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it smoothly across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup breadcrumbs uniformly over the top of your casserole, creating a crispy golden layer.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes until breadcrumbs turn golden brown and cheese bubbles.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to settle and sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
- Check noodle doneness carefully to avoid overcooking, which can make the casserole mushy.
- Swap frozen peas for fresh or mixed vegetables if preferred for extra nutrition and color.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and noodles to make this dish celiac-friendly.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making your casserole watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg