kicked up tuna noodle casserole

Recipe by
Mary Wells
Gulf Shores, AL

This tuna casserole is a delicious break from the ordinary. My husband and I love tuna casserole but I wanted to spice it up a little. Instead of just the usual mixed vegetables and cheddar cheese I decided to add Rotel with green chilies and cubed Velveeta cheese. We couldn't believe how delicious it was with just a little kick from the Rotel and the creaminess of the Velveeta. I hope you'll agree.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For kicked up tuna noodle casserole

  • 2 can
    tuna, packed in water
  • 1 bag
    egg noodles
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1 can
    mixed vegetables
  • 10 oz
    velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 3/4
    sleeve ritz or town house crackers, crushed

How To Make kicked up tuna noodle casserole

  • 1
    Drain tuna and shred with a fork in a large mixing bowl
  • 2
    Add mushroom soup, milk*, mixed vegetables (drained), Rotel (undrained), garlic powder, and salt and pepper *I just filled the empty soup can with milk
  • 3
    Stir to combine all ingredients in bowl. Set aside
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 350.
  • 5
    Cook noodles according to package directions
  • 6
    Cut the Velveeta into 1-inch cubes while the noodles are cooking
  • 7
    Spray a 9x13 pan or casserole dish with cooking spray
  • 8
    When noodles are cooked drain in colander but do not rinse
  • 9
    Put noodles in a 9x13 pan or casserole dish
  • 10
    Scatter cubed cheese over the hot noodles
  • 11
    Add tuna mixture to noodles and cheese. Stir to evenly combine
  • 12
    Sprinkle crushed Ritz or Town House crackers over the noodles
  • 13
    Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly
  • 14
    Let casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving

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