American · easy

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Name: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz Wide Egg Noodles; 2 5-oz cans Canned Albacore Tuna, drained; 3 tbsp Butter; 1/2 medium Yellow Onion, diced; 2 stalks Celery, diced; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Whole Milk; 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 1 cup Frozen Peas; 3/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp Butter, melted (for topping)

A nostalgic creamy casserole with tuna, egg noodles, peas, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.

45 min
Total: 4
Serves: $7.50
Est. cost: 510
Cal/serving

Parent noteKids love the crispy breadcrumb topping. Use white tuna for a milder flavor if kids are hesitant about fish.

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Ingredients

Wide Egg Noodles12 oz
Canned Albacore Tuna, drained2 5-oz cans
Butter3 tbsp
Yellow Onion, diced1/2 medium
Celery, diced2 stalks
All-Purpose Flour3 tbsp
Whole Milk2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded1 cup
Frozen Peas1 cup
Panko Breadcrumbs3/4 cup
Butter, melted (for topping)2 tbsp

Method

01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
02
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
03
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
04
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar until melted. Fold in drained tuna, frozen peas, cooked noodles, salt, and pepper.
05
Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
06
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

510
Calories: 30g
Protein: 52g
Carbs: 20g
Fat