Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Cheesy tuna casserole is comfort food that's sure to become a new family favorite. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Comes together quickly using simple pantry ingredients. Loaded with egg noodles, tuna, peas, cheese, and a creamy sauce, with a crunchy buttery Ritz cracker topping.

Can I use chicken instead?

Of course, you can replace the tuna with canned chicken, or even shredded chicken.

Tips for making cheesy tuna casserole

• I used cream of mushroom soup, but you could also use cream of celery or cream of chicken.
• We like peas in this dish. But you can add whatever veggies you have and it will be delicious.
• Mayonnaise or sour cream adds an extra creaminess to the casserole.
• I make the casserole all in one cast-iron skillet. If you don't have an oven-safe skillet just use a 9x13 baking dish.

We like crushed Ritz crackers for the topping, you could also use potato chips, panko bread crumbs, or even a different flavor of cracker.

More casserole recipes you might like!

• Easy Breakfast Casserole
• Corn Pudding Casserole
• Easy Shepherds Pie
• Cheesy Creamed Corn Casserole
• Blueberry French Toast Casserole

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Yield: 6

Cheesy Tuna Casserole

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Cheesy tuna casserole is a quick and easy classic, made with simple pantry ingredients.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry egg noodles (about 4 cups cooked)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use white)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 celery stalk diced
• 1 small onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can tuna drained
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Topping
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

1. Cook egg noodles 1 minute shy of al dente, drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl combine crushed Ritz crackers, parmesan cheese, and melted butter mix until combined. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
4. In a 12-inch oven-safe skillet on medium heat, melt butter, add onions celery, and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook another minute.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add in drained tuna, salt, pepper, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and milk to the skillet and mix until combined.
6. Mix in cheddar cheese, and fold in pasta and peas.
7. Sprinkle cracker topping over the top.
8. Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly
   
   
   

Notes

Cream of celery or cream of chicken also works.

Sour cream can be used instead of mayo

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 608Total Fat 42gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 112mgSodium 1214mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 25g

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