Description
This Tuna Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup is grandma’s tuna noodle casserole and it’s a classic recipe, known for decades. It’s the ultimate comfort food and a go-to for busy weeknights, ready in only 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Note: This recipe will make 4 generous servings. You can easily double this recipe to make 8 servings.
8 ounces (226g) ounces dried eggs noodles, cooked al dente (about 3 to 4 cups)
2 (5 ounce/each) cans solid white albacore tuna
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup frozen peas
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 & 1/2 cups coarsely crushed potato chips
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 and 1/2 quart casserole dish. This recipe makes 4 servings or you can double it for 8 servings. For the smaller 4-servings, I use an 8×12 casserole dish or a square 9×9. For the large 8-serving I use a 9×13-inch.
- Cook the eggs noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. You want to undercook them just a little as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- In a large bowl, combine condensed mushrom soup and milk until smooth.
- Gently add the cooked egg noodles, drained and flaked tuna. Taste and season with pepper. I never need to add salt to it, but you can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste and add salt!
- Gently stir in the frozen peas. There is no need to cook them in advance as they will cook in the sauce in the oven.
- Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, followed by the crushed potato chips.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 25 minutes. Edges will be bubbly and the chips will brown just a little. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Storage and Freezing tuna noodle casserole
Storage Instructions: Allow casserole to cool to room tpermature before placing in an airtight container. Store in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Can you freeze tuna noodle casserole?
Yes, you can freeze cooked tuna noodle casserole! Cool caserole to room temperature, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in refrigerator overnight and reheat in microwave in individual servings.
Best way to thaw tuna noodle casserole
Best way to thaw is in fridge overnight for at least 8-10 hours. Thawing tuna noodle casserole helps it cook more evenly and for the proper amount of time.
Can you cook frozen tuna noodle casserole
Yes, you can cook frozen tuna casserole, but it will take longer to cook than if it is thawed.
It’s best to thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight before cooking it. This ensures that it cooks evenly and thoroughly.
To help prevent temperature shock of the dish (you dont’ want it to crack!) , you can transfer the casserole to a different casserole dish at room temperature.
To cook straight from frozen: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted the sauce is bubbly. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking time to allow the chip topping to become crispy.
Original post from April 9, 2023 was update in September 2024 to add additional images for step by step instructions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 helping
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 6.7 g
- Sodium: 1255.4 mg
- Fat: 14.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 13.1 g
- Cholesterol: 29.2 mg
