Description
Tuna Noodle Casserole is the quintessential comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy dish combines tender egg noodles with flaky tuna, vibrant peas, and a rich cream of mushroom sauce. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs for added texture, each bite delivers warmth and nostalgia that’ll remind you of home-cooked meals. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, you can enhance this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables or switching up the type of pasta to suit your family’s tastes. Gather around the table and savor a dish that is both timeless and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) canned tuna, drained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed potato chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, peas, cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in cooked egg noodles until well coated.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and top with crushed potato chips if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg