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Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe

Economical and delicious tuna casserole is a weeknight favorite. It’s hearty, comforting, and takes about 30 minutes to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces canned tuna drained
  • 3 cups egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • cup frozen peas defrosted
  • 10 ounces condensed mushroom soup
  • cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

Cook the noodles

  • Boil the noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Cook onions and celery

  • Cook the onion and celery in butter for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Make the toppings

  • To make the crumb topping, mix together the bread crumbs, melted butter and the remaining cheese.

Assemble the casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a large bowl combine the noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, 1 cup of cheese, and the tuna and parsley. Mix well.
  • Spread the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the crumb topping.

Bake the casserole

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy!