Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
This timeless Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal. With creamy noodles, flaky tuna, and tender peas baked to golden perfection, it's incredibly easy to prepare using common pantry staples and guaranteed to bring smiles to the dinner table.
1Ingredients
- 8 ozEgg noodles
- 12 ozCanned tuna, drained
- 10.5 ozCream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cupMilk
- 1 cupFrozen peas
- 1 cupCheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 tspSalt
- 0.3 tspBlack pepper
- 0.3 cupPanko breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tbspUnsalted butter, melted (optional)
2Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱ 5 min - 2
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱ 10 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen peas, 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱ 5 min - 4
Add the cooked and drained egg noodles to the tuna mixture in the bowl. Gently fold until the noodles are evenly coated.
⏱ 2 min - 5
Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
⏱ 1 min - 6
If using, in a small bowl, toss the Panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole, followed by the buttered breadcrumbs.
⏱ 2 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
⏱ 25 min