Description
This Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that comes together quickly for a delicious family meal. Creamy and flavorful, it’s a perfect balance of pasta, tuna, and savory seasonings, topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 12 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Top Crust:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine noodles, tuna, soup, sour cream, milk, peas, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer and bake: Spread mixture in the baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use cream of chicken soup as a substitute.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or diced celery for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
