Description

Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle is a nostalgic, creamy casserole made with tender egg noodles, canned tuna, and a savory sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs or potato chips. It’s a comforting, budget-friendly dish perfect for weeknights or potlucks.

Ingredients

12 oz egg noodles
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed potato chips
2 tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fold in the drained tuna, cooked noodles, frozen peas (if using), and shredded cheese (if using). Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs or crushed potato chips with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add extra cheese for a richer, cheesier casserole.Customize with vegetables like mushrooms, corn, or carrots.Make it from scratch by substituting canned soup with homemade white sauce.Use crushed chips, crackers, or French fried onions as topping alternatives.Assemble ahead and refrigerate, or freeze before baking (add topping after thawing).

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 390
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 55mg