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
- 3 cups Egg Noodles
- 2 tbs Butter, divided
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- ⅔ 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
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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