Tuna Casserole Recipes

Tuna Casserole is right up there with meatloaf and scalloped potatoes when it comes to comfort food. It’s been a family favorite for generations!

Flaky tuna is tossed with egg noodles, peas, celery, and mushroom soup. We top this with a buttery breadcrumb topping and bake it until it’s bubbly. Serve this easy recipe with some quick Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits and a side salad for the perfect meal!

We love belly warming casserole recipes. From Cheesy Chicken Casserole to Beef Taco Casserole, there is something so comforting about a bubbly warm meal from the oven.

It’s no surprise that this tuna noodle casserole has held its place at the top of so many family favorite recipes. It is easy to make, but it’s affordable, tasty, and versatile. Nearly any leftovers or any kind of veggies can be tossed right in! Be creative with this tuna fish casserole recipe!

It can go from prep to presentation in no time at all! Need a quick potluck entrée for work or a neighborhood event? This is hands down the best tuna noodle casserole recipe out there!

Easy Tuna Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole combines flaky tuna and tender egg noodles in a cheesy creamy sauce.

Prep: 15min

Total: 33min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1.25 cup

Nutrition Facts: calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1.25 cup

Ingredients:

• 3 cups egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• ⅔ cup frozen peas (defrosted)
• 1 can tuna (5-6 ounces, drained)
• 10 ½ ounces condensed mushroom soup
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
• ½ cup cheddar
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
2. Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
5. Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
6. Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Tuna Casserole

Tuna casserole is what comfort food eats when it’s sad. Creamy pasta with flaky tuna and bright peas is the perfect pick-me-up dish!

Prep: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 322 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 10 ounces canned tuna (drained (2 small cans))
• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup* (10.5 ounces, each)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

1. Boil egg noodles according to package directions, drain and return to pot.
2. To the noodles, add the peas, tuna, soup, milk, and shredded cheddar. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Press noodles into a 9×13 inch buttered casserole dish.
4. Mix together the panko crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over the noodle mixture.
5. Bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbling and browned on top.

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FAQ

What are the ingredients for tuna casserole?

How do you make Rachael Ray’s tuna chicken casserole?

Why is my tuna casserole so dry?

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Stir together in ungreased 2-quart casserole: 3 cups hot water, 1 cup milk. 3 tablespoons margarine or butter. 1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained.
3. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands).
4. Carefully remove cover.