Description
Enjoy this incredibly cheesy tuna noodle casserole, featuring layers of extra cheese for a perfectly melty and satisfying bake. It’s a comforting classic with an irresistible cheesy upgrade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- While the noodles cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and chopped celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and condensed cream of mushroom soup. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the flaked tuna, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of Gruyere cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the drained egg noodles to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the creamy sauce.
- Pour half of the noodle mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of Gruyere cheese.
- Top with the remaining noodle mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Gruyere cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can use a mix of cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Swiss blend.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the soup and milk mixture before adding it to the skillet.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg