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    Home » Recipes » Dinners » Best Casserole Recipes

    Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

    Published: Jan 18, 2023 · Modified: Jan 25, 2023 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food just like Grandma used to make!
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    Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food just like Grandma used to make! #jugglingactmama #tunanoodlecasserole #weeknightdinner via @jugglingactmama

    Bring back the nostalgia of Grandma's old fashioned tuna casserole with this delicious meal to feed the whole family.

    Top down view of Tuna Noodle Casserole dish with a serving spoon.
    Creamy, cheesy, old fashioned tuna casserole is family-favorite comfort food.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • 🍲 Storage
    • ✏️ Make Ahead
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

    Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole is a classic dish made with pantry staples. It's a really great option for busy weeknights when you need to get food on the dinner table fast!

    Homemade tuna casserole is made with tender egg noodles, canned tuna, and a deliciously creamy sauce. Then it's topped with shredded cheese and chips and baked until golden brown.

    🧂 Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients to make our cheesy tuna noodle casserole recipe:

    • wide egg noodles
    • store-bought cream soup or cream soup substitute
    • milk
    • tuna in water (I like to use solid white albacore tuna)
    • shredded cheese
    • potato chips (optional)
    • frozen peas
    • salt and pepper

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food just like Grandma used to make!

    1. Cook the egg noodles until just al dente, don't overcook.
    2. Mix together the milk and cream soup.
    3. Add the noodles, tuna, and peas to the sauce mixture.
    4. Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish.
    5. Top with chips and cheese.
    6. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F.
    Cheesy Tuna Casserole in a baking dish.
    Our classic tuna noodle casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

    🥄Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

    • Liquid Measuring Cup and Dry Measuring Cups
    • Large Mixing Bowl and Whisk
    • 9x13 Baking dish

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    🍲 Storage

    To Store: Leftover Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole should be stored in an airtight container in the refridgerator for 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

    To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.

    To Freeze: Make the casserole but do not add the potato chips or cheese on top. Wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then slide it into a 2-gallon freezer bag. Be sure to label with contents and cooking instructions.

    To Thaw: Place in the fridge overnight to thaw, top with chips and cheese, and bake as directed.

    ✏️ Make Ahead

    This cheesy casserole can be made a day ahead of time, however, I recommend that you leave the chips off until just before baking so they do not become soggy.

    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    • While I prefer making my own homemade cream soup when I have the time, you can use pretty much any type of cream soup you like. Cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of chicken soup all work well in this recipe.
    • Instead of potato chips, try crumbled Ritz crackers, panko bread crumbs and a little bit of melted butter, or even French fried onions on top of the casserole.
    • This recipe can easily be made with pulled pork or shredded chicken instead of tuna.
    • I love to use fresh peas from my garden when I can, but using frozen veggies works great. You can also add other frozen vegetables like carrots, green beans, corn, and broccoli.
    • Instead of cheddar cheese, you could also use Colby jack, Monterey jack, or parmesan cheese.
    • Stir 2 tablespoons of sour cream into the cream soup and milk mixture for an extra creamy sauce.
    • Typically this classic comfort food dish is made with medium egg noodles, but you can absolutely use penne pasta, elbow macaroni, or any other kind of pasta in a pinch.
    • If you have the time, saute some finely diced onions in butter to add to the creamy casserole mixture. It adds great flavor!
    Close up of homemade Tuna Casserole with crunchy chip topping.
    This Old fashioned tuna casserole recipe is just like grandma used to make!

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Since this is a great all-in-one meal, you don't have to serve anything else with it. A light green salad makes a great side dish. I also really love serving this casserole with buttery dinner rolls or butter swim biscuits.

    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Bread, Rolls and Biscuits
    • Veggies

    😋 Similar Recipes

    Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • chicken bubble up casserole
    • cheesy hamburger casserole
    • pulled pork mac and cheese
    • easy chili pot pie

    Related: If you love pure comfort food, you have to try our creamy chicken pasta bake!

    • Crock Pot Angel Chicken
    • Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
    • Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
    • Chicken Pasta Bake
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    Close up of Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole with peas.

    Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

    Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food just like Grandma used to make!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • 9x13 Baking dish

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces wide egg noodles a little more than 2 cups
    • 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream soup or homemade cream soup
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 5-ounce cans tuna in water (such as solid white albacore tuna) drained
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips optional
    • kosher salt and black peper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Grease a large casserole dish and set aside.
    • Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted water according to the directions on the package until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
      4 ounces wide egg noodles
    • Whisk together cream soup and milk in a large bowl.
      1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream soup or homemade cream soup, ½ cup milk
    • Add the noodles, peas, and drained tuna to the cream soup mixture.
      2 5-ounce cans tuna in water (such as solid white albacore tuna), ½ cup frozen peas
    • Season with salt and pepper.
      kosher salt and black peper
    • Transfer the tuna mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    • Add the cheese and chips on top.
      ½ cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

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    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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