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tuna noodle casserole with cheese crumb topping

(4 ratings)
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Megan Flores
@GourmetMommy
Chicago, IL

I've played with tuna casserole since I can remember. I took what I knew from my mother's classic version with the potato chip topping and made it my own. This is what I came up with. My fiance isn't a big tuna noodle casserole lover, but he loves this one. This dish can be modified with reduced-fat soup, reduced-fat cheese, and light tuna. Other variations include Panko/cheese crumbs or old-fashioned crumbled potato chips.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Think you don't like tuna noodle casserole? Without an overpowering tuna taste, this easy recipe may convert you. The tuna casserole is super creamy and has a buttery, crunchy, and cheesy topping. It's a cozy, creamy, and delicious family dinner.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tuna noodle casserole with cheese crumb topping

  • 12 oz
    wide egg noodles
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 can
    cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
  • 6 oz
    tuna, well-drained
  • 1 c
    thinly sliced mushrooms
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    plain bread crumbs
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar
  • 1/4 c
    melted butter

How To Make tuna noodle casserole with cheese crumb topping

  • Boil egg noodles in a pot of water.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a pot with water. Bring to a boil. Add noodles and boil for 6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine milk, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, frozen peas, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
    2
    While the water is boiling, work on the sauce and topping. In a medium bowl, combine milk, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, mushrooms, frozen peas, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Consistency should be creamy, but not extremely thick. Set aside.
  • Mix bread crumbs, cheese, and melted butter.
    3
    In another bowl, add plain bread crumbs, cheese, and melted butter. Using a fork, mix until slightly moist.
  • Drain noodles and return to the pot.
    4
    Drain noodles. Return to the pot.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and mix.
    5
    Pour the sauce over the noodles and mix. If it appears too thick, add 1 Tbsp of milk at a time to slightly thin the sauce.
  • Pour noodles and sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
    6
    Pour noodles and sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cheese crumb topping until the noodles are covered.
    7
    Sprinkle cheese crumb topping over the noodles.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until cheese crumb topping is golden brown.
    8
    Bake for 10 minutes until cheese crumb topping is golden brown. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes or the casserole will become dry.
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