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Classic Tuna Casserole

Classic Tuna Casserole is an old fashioned meal that is quick and easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Oven
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 478kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 1 package egg noodles
  • 2 cans tuna packed in water
  • 1 small onion chopped small
  • 2-3 Stalks celery
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1 10 1/2 ounce Cream of Mushroom soup
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cornflake topping

  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
  • 1-2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 13x9 pan.
  • Boil water for egg noodles.
  • Chop vegetables.
  • Cook noodles for 6 minutes or half the package directions time, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Melt butter in a skillet and add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender crisp. Salt to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine tuna, soup, milk, cheddar cheese, peas, cooked vegetables, noodles and salt.
  • Pour into prepared pan making an even layer.
  • Combine cornflakes, cheddar cheese and parsley in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until everything is coated.
  • Top casserole with buttery cornflake topping and put into oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with a little fresh cheddar and parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1142IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 11mg