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A generous serving of creamy Tuna Casserole with egg noodles and a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping on a white plate.

Classic Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole


  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make this easy tuna casserole for a comforting family dinner. This creamy tuna bake uses simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water, drained
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen peas. Mix until everything is well combined.
  4. Fold the cooked noodles into the tuna mixture. Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  6. In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving your easy tuna casserole.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the tuna mixture.
  • You can substitute cream of celery soup for cream of mushroom soup if you prefer.
  • To make this a low-fat option, use low-sodium canned tuna and low-fat milk.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 60