Description
Tuna Noodle Casserole is a timeless comfort food that combines creamy, savory flavors with satisfying textures. This dish features tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, and a crispy topping, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or potlucks. Quick to prepare and bursting with nostalgia, this casserole is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 (12 oz) can of high-quality tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 (10.5 oz) can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked noodles, drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, frozen peas, onion powder, garlic powder, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and evenly sprinkle panko bread crumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider adding a splash of milk or sour cream before baking. Substitute tuna with chicken or use cauliflower noodles for a low-carb option.