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    Home » Main Dish » Tuna Casserole

    Tuna Casserole

    Published: Apr 12, 2019 · Modified: Apr 14, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A classic dinner recipe that the entire family will love. Even my kids asked for seconds of this Tuna Casserole. It's made with egg noodles and then topped with cheese before baking. Usually, I have most of these ingredients in my pantry, so if I need a quick meal it's this!

    Tuna Casserole in a casserole dish

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    Tuna casserole is a classic. Growing up we ate tuna a lot and I always loved it. Even as someone who didn't always like fish I loved tuna. This Tuna Casserole is the same recipe that I grew up on and know my kids love it. 

    For this dinner recipe, I used canned tuna and egg noodles. A creamy base made from cream of chicken soup and mayonnaise. I seasoned it all then topped it with cheese before popping it in the oven.

    Something that I personally love about this recipe is how easy it is to make. I usually have these ingredients in my pantry at any given time and it can all be put together in less than an hour.

    Cheesy Tuna Casserole Ingredients:

    • Egg noodles (or any noodles)
    • Tuna
    • Cream of chicken soup
    • Mayonnaise
    • Seasonings
    • Cheese

    Tuna Casserole on wooden spoon

    How to make Tuna Casserole:

    Step one: I always start with prepping my casserole dish with some non-stick cooking spray and reheating my oven. For this recipe, I used a 9x13 casserole dish.

    Step two: Next cook your egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and place in your prepared casserole dish. Drain your tuna and place it in your dish with noodles and mix.

    • Tip: Use a fork to cut up the tuna into smaller pieces before adding to the dish, as this will make it easier to get the tuna evenly distributed throughout the casserole.

    process picture adding tune to the cooked noodles

    Step three: In a separate bowl prepare your creamy base for the casserole. Mix together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and seasonings.

    mixing creamy ingredients

    Once those are well combined with the tuna and noodles and mix until all noodles are coated. Last top with shredded cheese.

    Mixing creamy with casserole and adding cheese

    Baking Directions:

    Step four: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until cheese is melted and your casserole is warm throughout.

    Storing Directions:

    Don't allow the leftover tuna casserole to sit at room temperature for more than two hours. Store the tuna casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or by covering the leftovers with foil, and it should last 2-3 days.

    Tuna Casserole on a white plate

    Serving Options:

    I served my casserole with a salad and veggies. Here are a few more of my favorite side dishes to pair with this dinner.

    • Slow Cooker Cream Corn
    • Roasted Broccoli
    • Cheesy Vegetable Casserole
    • Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

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    Tuna Casserole

    Tuna Casserole

    Jennie Duncan
    A classic dinner recipe that the entire family will love. Even my kids asked for seconds of this Tuna Casserole. It's made with egg noodles and then topped with cheese before baking.  Usually, I have most of these ingredients in my pantry, so if I need a quick meal it's this!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 343 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
    • 10 oz tuna (in water and drained)
    • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • â…› teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
    • ¾ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. 
    • Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and place in your prepared casserole dish. Drain your tuna and place it in your dish with noodles and mix. 
    • In a small mixing bowl mix together cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Add to tuna and noodles and mix until all noodles are coated. Top with shredded cheese. 
    • Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy. 

    Notes

    Use a fork to cut up the tuna into smaller pieces before adding to the dish, as this will make it easier to get the tuna evenly distributed throughout the casserole.

    Storing Directions: 

    Don't allow the leftover tuna casserole to sit at room temperature for more than two hours. Store the tuna casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or by covering the leftovers with foil, and it should last 2-3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 772mgPotassium: 169mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 285IUCalcium: 123mgIron: 1.8mg
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    1. Danielle

      March 22, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      Love this! I added an extra can of tuna and subbed out the mayo for a can of cream of mushroom soup. Very yummy!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        March 23, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        I am so glad you liked it Danielle!

        Reply
      • Debi

        September 08, 2022 at 8:13 pm

        My family makes this with cream of chicken AND cream of celery and mayo and chopped green olives. Albacore tuna and bread crumbs on top instead of cheese. We have mixed cheese into the mix. But we have never added peas. Have added chopped celery when we had to use it or lose it, haha. Left overs we reheat and add Chinese noodles on top

        Reply
    2. Devin

      April 13, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      We absolutely loved this meal! Is there a way to make it more creamy? We don’t do mushrooms so cream of mushroom isn’t an option for us. Thank you in advance!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        April 14, 2021 at 12:29 pm

        You can always try cream of chicken instead. I've made it with that before when it was all I had on hand.

        Reply
    3. Esmeralda

      February 22, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      Can you use something else instead of cream of chicken? (Lent no meat)

      Reply
      • Jennie

        February 24, 2021 at 8:03 pm

        You could use cream of mushroom instead.

        Reply
    4. Debbie

      February 07, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      This is my go-to tuna casserole recipe! I add mushrooms for a little more bulk, and my family (3 boys and a hubby) considers this their favorite comfort food.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        February 08, 2021 at 12:47 pm

        I'm so glad yall enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. Judy

      May 02, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      I doubled the recipe and tuna. I added a bag of frozen peas and used Cream of Cremini and Shitake Mushroom and a Can of Cream of Chicken. I too halved the mayo and added milk, a sleeve of Ritz Crackers (crumbled), mixed well and topped with cheddar jack cheese and some fried onions. Yummy! And lots of leftovers.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        June 05, 2020 at 2:14 pm

        That sounds like a great creation!

        Reply
      • Sharon Libby

        July 10, 2020 at 10:21 pm

        I love to add peas to mine. Only way I could ever get my girls to eat them

        Reply
        • Jennie

          July 27, 2020 at 2:58 pm

          We all sneak veggies into meals for the kids if we can!

          Reply
      • Elaine

        August 03, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        Your recipes all look sooo great will try them ! Thanks in advance . Have a great day 🌸

        Reply
    6. JRC

      March 22, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      I double this when I make it....love leftovers. I do half the mayo and a cup of milk. One can cream of chicken, one can cream of mushroom. First time I made, it was too thick and gummy. Now its creamy and delicious!

      Reply
    7. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie

      March 16, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      I love the addition of cheese to this casserole! It's the BEST!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        March 18, 2020 at 11:32 am

        My husband always puts cheese on his leftovers. I should add some next time I make it!

        Reply
    8. Yvonne Dobiash

      June 09, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      This is definitely a five star tuna casserole seasoned perfect we loved it. It is definitely one we will add to our monthly meals. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        June 09, 2019 at 7:40 pm

        So happy to hear that!!!

        Reply
    9. Night Owl

      February 17, 2014 at 12:00 am

      this looks so good. I can remember having tuna helper and this reminds me of that. but minus those little green peas that come in tuna helper. will have to try this.

      Reply
    10. Amanda Karl

      February 14, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      I love tuna casserole! I will have to try your version!

      Amanda // Happily Ever After

      Reply
    11. Mary B

      February 13, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      I love tuna cassarole. My mom used to make a similar recipe when we were growing up all the time. Brings back great memories. I love that this recipe has ritz crackers on it, that would be a nice twist.

      Reply
    12. Erin LFF

      February 13, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      I shouldn't have read this before I had my lunch- hehe, I am mega hungry now! It looks/sounds delish!

      Reply
    13. Steph @ Three Loud Kids!

      February 13, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      This looks so delicious! I never thought of using crackers on my tuna salad, i normally use potato chips, but I bet the crackers are much less greasy!

      Reply

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