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Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

This classic tuna noodle casserole is made with canned tuna, egg noodles, and just a few other simple ingredients then topped with buttery breadcrumbs before baking.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Egg Noodles
  • 2 tbs Butter, divided
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • cup Frozen Peas, thawed
  • 5 oz can Tuna, drained well
  • 10.5 oz Cream Of Mushroom Soup
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Boil the egg noodles until al dente then rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • While thats cooking, saute the diced onion and celery in 1 tbs of butter. Lightly season it with salt and pepper and once the vegetables are soft, set them aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, add the peas, tuna, soup, milk, cheese, egg noodles and sauteed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper then give everything a nice big mix until its evenly combined.
  • Add the mixture to a 9 x 13" baking dish and smooth the mixture out until its flat and even.
  • Mix 1 tbs of melted butter with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake it about 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are toasted and the casserole is nice and bubbly.
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