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Best Tuna Casserole Recipe

Best Tuna Casserole

This classic tuna casserole combines tender egg noodles, tuna, creamy mushroom soup, and cheese for a simple, hearty, and family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course casserole, dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 casserole dish
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 oven
  • 1 non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces cooked egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 10 ounces drained tuna two 5-ounce cans
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese divided (1 1/4 cups and 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish if desired)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked egg noodles, frozen peas, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, celery salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and cover.
  • Bake covered for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • While baking, mix bread crumbs with melted butter.
  • Remove casserole from oven after 20 minutes, sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese on top.
  • Return casserole to oven uncovered and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until bread crumbs are browned and cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor.
  • Test pasta for al dente by tasting a minute before the package time.