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Easy Tuna Casserole

Easy Tuna Casserole: Comfort Food in Just 30 Minutes

This Easy Tuna Casserole is a comforting family favorite that combines flaky tuna with egg noodles in a creamy sauce, ready in just 33 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Egg Noodles Cooked al dente
  • 2 tbsp Butter For sautéing
  • 1 Onion Diced finely
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Any frozen mixed vegetables can work too
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna Solid or chunk for better texture
  • 10.5 oz Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Can substitute with cream of chicken or celery
  • 0.5 cup Milk Can swap with half and half
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Or any melty cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Dried works too
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For crisp topping
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter (for Topping) To bind crumbs

Equipment

  • 2-quart casserole dish
  • large skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley.
  3. Cook egg noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onion and celery for about 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked noodles, sautéed onion and celery, frozen peas, cream of mushroom soup, milk, tuna, and remaining cheese.
  6. Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Distribute the breadcrumb topping over the casserole mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbling around the edges and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 6 months.

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