Description
Tuna Noodle Casserole brings back memories of family dinners around the table, where simple ingredients create something truly satisfying. Crispy breadcrumb topping and creamy sauce make this nostalgic dish a perfect weeknight meal that connects generations through delicious tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 (6 ounces/170 grams) tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping (Optional):
- ½ cup crushed potato chips
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a 1.5-quart baking dish for your comforting casserole.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup chopped onion, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in 2 cups of cooked egg noodles and the entire 6-ounce can of drained, flaked tuna, ensuring every strand gets coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the noodle mixture to the baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Optional: Crush ½ cup of potato chips and scatter them over the cheese for an extra crispy topping.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt and turn golden and the edges to bubble gently.
Notes
- Swap canned tuna for rotisserie chicken or canned salmon for a different protein twist.
- Opt for whole wheat noodles to boost nutritional value and add a nutty flavor to the casserole.
- Sauté the onions before mixing them in to bring out a deeper, sweeter taste and reduce their raw bite.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and replace regular noodles with gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg