Description
This comforting tuna noodle casserole combines creamy mushrooms, savory tuna, and melting cheese, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain them.
- Combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen peas, and half of the cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the cooked noodles, ensuring every strand gets coated in the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize ingredients by swapping peas for corn or trying different cheese blends. Allow the casserole to rest before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna casserole, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal, baked casserole