Description
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole is an ultimate comfort food that combines tender egg noodles, fresh broccoli, and hearty tuna in a creamy sauce, all topped with a crunchy layer of potato chips. This nostalgic dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 (6-ounce) cans tuna, drained
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook egg noodles until almost al dente; add chopped broccoli for the last two minutes.
- Drain pasta and broccoli in a colander.
- Sauté mushrooms in a frying pan until browned; set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
- Return drained pasta and broccoli to the pot; mix in sautéed mushrooms, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, cheese, milk, and cream. Season to taste.
- Transfer mixture to an oven-proof dish and top with crushed potato chips.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, season the pasta water generously before cooking. Feel free to substitute vegetables like peas or bell peppers. To enhance crunchiness, broil for an additional few minutes after baking.