Description
A classic Tuna Noodle Casserole that’s comforting, creamy, and packed with flavor. Made with tender egg noodles, tuna, cheese, and a creamy mushroom and chicken soup sauce, all topped with a crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust. This easy casserole is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Casserole
- 12 ounce bag egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (preferably packed in water)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or mayonnaise)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, plus more for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon melted salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon melted salted butter. Mix well and set aside to use as the crispy topping later.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the 12-ounce bag of egg noodles according to package directions, typically 5-7 minutes until al dente. Drain noodles thoroughly and transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: To the baking dish with noodles, add 1 1/2 cups milk, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, canned tuna, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream (or mayonnaise), dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir everything together gently until well combined. If preferred, you can mix all ingredients in a separate large bowl and then pour into the baking dish.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole for a crunchy, golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the casserole at 400° F for about 15 minutes until you see bubbling around the edges, signaling it’s heated through and bubbly.
- Broil to Brown: Switch the oven to broil on high and broil the top for approximately 1 minute, watching closely to ensure the topping turns a beautiful golden brown without burning.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally sprinkle with extra dried parsley flakes for a fresh herb touch before serving.
Notes
- This Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a quick 30-minute meal using simple pantry staples.
- Cooking noodles al dente ensures they maintain texture after baking, avoiding mushiness.
- You can substitute sour cream with mayonnaise if preferred, which will slightly change the texture and tang of the casserole.
- Watch the broiler carefully to prevent burning the topping—it only needs about a minute to get golden and crispy.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 573 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
