Description
Get ready to fall back in love with a cozy classic. This Tuna Noodle Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy finish that turns every bite into nostalgic perfection. It’s a quick dinner recipe, ideal for weeknights, family meals, or make-ahead lunch ideas. Made with simple pantry staples like canned tuna, egg noodles, and cream of mushroom soup, it’s a deliciously affordable dish that belongs in your comfort food rotation. If you’re looking for easy recipe ideas that feed a crowd and deliver real flavor, this one’s a guaranteed winner.
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent.
3. In a large bowl, mix noodles, sautéed onion, tuna, frozen vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
5. Top with crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and casserole is bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure noodles are cooked al dente to avoid mushiness when baked.
You can swap in cream of celery or cheddar soup for a twist on the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg