Tuna Casserole
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6
A comforting and easy-to-make tuna casserole that combines tender egg noodles, savory tuna, and creamy sauce, topped with a crispy cheesy crust.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- Step 4: Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until they are just tender.
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sautéed onions and peas, drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Step 6: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer it to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Step 7: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Step 8: In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with olive oil until coated, then sprinkle them over the cheese.
- Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Step 10: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
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