Best Classic Tuna Casserole Dinner Recipe
This Best Classic Tuna Casserole Dinner is a warm, comforting dish featuring tender egg noodles, creamy mushroom sauce, flaky tuna, green peas, and a crispy buttery panko topping. Perfect for busy evenings, this easy-to-make casserole combines familiar pantry staples into a satisfying, cheesy bake that feels like home in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Tuna Casserole
- 16 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 10 ounces canned tuna, drained (2 small cans)
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces each)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Crispy Topping
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain well and return them to the pot to prepare for mixing.
- Combine ingredients: To the cooked noodles, add the frozen peas, drained canned tuna, condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer the noodle mixture into a buttered 9×13-inch casserole dish. Press the mixture gently to create an even layer across the dish.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are fully coated.
- Top casserole and bake: Sprinkle the buttered panko evenly over the noodle mixture in the casserole dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the topping turns golden brown.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands.
- To bake from frozen, cover the casserole and bake for 45–60 minutes. Then uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until heated through and the topping is browned.
- For a creamier and extra moist casserole, add one additional can of condensed cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup more milk before baking.
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