Description
This Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting, creamy classic made with tender egg noodles, canned tuna, peas, and a cheesy mushroom-chicken soup base. Topped with a crispy parmesan and breadcrumb crust, it’s a perfect weeknight family meal that comes together quickly and bakes to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Topping
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon melted salted butter
Main Casserole
- 12 ounce bag egg noodles
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna (packed in water preferred)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or mayonnaise)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (plus more for topping, optional)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Topping: Preheat your oven to 400° F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix well and set aside for topping later.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil egg noodles according to the package directions, approximately 5-7 minutes, until al dente. Drain thoroughly and transfer the noodles into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: To the baking dish with noodles, add milk, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, tuna, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir gently but thoroughly to evenly combine all ingredients with the noodles. Alternatively, you can mix everything in a large bowl before transferring to the baking dish for easier mixing.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the reserved breadcrumb and parmesan mixture evenly over the casserole. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and heated through.
- Broil to Brown the Top: Switch the oven setting to broil on high. Carefully broil the casserole for about 1 minute until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and optionally sprinkle additional dried parsley on top for a fresh finish. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your comforting tuna noodle casserole!
Notes
- Use tuna packed in water for a milder flavor and less oiliness.
- You can substitute mayonnaise for sour cream if preferred.
- Be careful during the broiling step to avoid burning the topping—stay near the oven and watch closely.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots if you like.
- This casserole reheats well and can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
