Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
The Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a classic old fashioned casserole made with just 10 ingredients. Perfect for a busy weeknight, it takes 15 minutes to prep which means dinner will be on the table in under an hour. Comforting egg noodles in a creamy sauce make this a guaranteed family favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: seafood
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 365kcal
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 10.5 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup regular or low-sodium
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 10 ounces canned tuna drained and flaked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttery round cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- Optional Topping: fresh chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter or spray with nonstick spray a 9"x13" baking dish.
Cook egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Add the thawed peas, flaked tuna, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
Add the cooked noodles to the sauce mixture and gently stir until the noodles are evenly coated and the cheese is melted.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with butter until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Storage:
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. You can freeze this casserole too, we recommend up to 2 months. Allow to sit on the counter for 30 minutes at room temperature before reheating in the oven.
- Making this casserole ahead of time works great as well. Assemble the casserole but don't put the cracker topping on top. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to a day. When ready to bake, top with the cracker topping and bake until bubbling and golden brown.
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg