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tuna noodle casserole

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Nov 27, 2020

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole never tasted so good with an easy to make luscious cheesy cream sauce and a simple four ingredient crunchy breadcrumb topping. This is one of my husband’s favorite casseroles and one the whole family enjoys. I like to add some frozen baby peas and I use the tuna that is packed in the pouches because it seems to be a lot less dry than canned tuna. It really is a whole meal in itself but if you want to step it up a notch serve with Easy Sweet Maple Dinner Rolls or Garlic Knots.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • TUNA CASSEROLE
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 5 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (2%)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar
  • 2 pouches tuna in water
  • 1 cup frozen baby peas
  • CRUMB MIXTURE
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

How To Make tuna noodle casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 9 inch casserole dish.
  • Step 2
    Cook noodles al dente according to package instructions; drain well. In a large skillet melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter. Cook over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and combined. Next whisk in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper and parsley. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until ever so slightly thickened.
  • Step 3
    Remove from the heat and whisk in the sharp cheddar, white cheddar, tuna and peas. Place the drained noodles in a greased casserole dish. Cover with the cheesy tuna mixture and stir to coat.
  • Step 4
    In a small combine the breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir with a fork to coat. Then evenly sprinkle over the casserole dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and lightly browned on the top.
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