Easy Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole is right up there with meatloaf and scalloped potatoes when it comes to comfort food. It’s been a family favorite for generations!

Flaky tuna is tossed with egg noodles, peas, celery, and mushroom soup. We top this with a buttery breadcrumb topping and bake it until it’s bubbly. Serve this easy recipe with some quick Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits and a side salad for the perfect meal!

This tuna casserole recipe can be made ahead of time as well so it’s great to prep now and bake later.  The creamy, cheesy, mushroom sauce that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates!

Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe
Tuna Noodle Casserole combines flaky tuna and tender egg noodles in a cheesy creamy sauce.



Ingredients

• 3 cups egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 2/3 cup frozen peas defrosted
• 1 can tuna 5-6 oz
• 10.5 oz condensed mushroom soup
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Crumb Topping

• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1/2 cup cheddar
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
2. Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
5. Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
6. Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.bake later.  The creamy, cheesy, mushroom sauce that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates!

Recipe Adapted : Easy Tuna Casserole @ spendwithpennies