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A bubbling dish of classic tuna noodle casserole with a golden-brown topping.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

This classic tuna noodle casserole features a creamy sauce, tender egg noodles, and flaky tuna, all baked to golden perfection with a crispy topping. It's a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans canned tuna drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, then drain them well.
Assembly and Baking
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and drained egg noodles, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen peas.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the crushed potato chips with melted butter, and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Notes

For an extra cheesy casserole, feel free to add more cheddar cheese to the mixture or sprinkle some on top before adding the potato chip topping. You can also experiment with different types of crushed crackers or breadcrumbs for the topping if you prefer.