Best Ever Tuna Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, golden-topped comfort in every bite — the tuna casserole of your dreams!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: best tuna casserole, creamy tuna bake, easy tuna noodle casserole

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: people

Calories: 383kcal

Cost: $8.50

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 8x8-inch baking dish
1 Whisk
1 measuring cups and spoons
1 Wooden Spoon
1 small bowl

Ingredients

2 cups cooked pasta elbow macaroni or egg noodles
5 oz tuna drained
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
0.5 cup milk
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter melted
to taste salt and black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, drained tuna, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper.
2 cups cooked pasta, 5 oz tuna, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 0.5 cup milk, to taste salt and black pepper
Spoon the mixture evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp butter
Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs evenly over the tuna mixture.
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp butter
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can swap the frozen peas for steamed broccoli or use cream of celery soup instead of mushroom if preferred. This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.

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