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We all love the nostalgia associated with Tuna Casserole, and this recipe is the best.
The crunchy topping is a great contrast with the creamy texture of the filling and noodles.
Veggies like sharp red onions and crunchy celery make it delicious as well as colorful.
Ingredients for the Best Tuna Casserole
- Wide egg noodles
- Celery
- Red onion
- Frozen peas
- Water-packed tuna
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Milk
- Shredded cheddar
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Butter
- Parsley flakes
How to Make the Best Tuna Casserole
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
3. Mix in the celery, onion, peas, tuna, cheese, soups, and milk until well combined.
4. Place the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. In a small bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter and parsley flakes.
6. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top and bake for 20 minutes or until the topping is slightly brown.
Can I Freeze Tuna Casserole?
It’s actually a great idea to freeze this casserole before baking it. Just place the mixture into a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then make the topping, sprinkle it on top, and bake!
Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Before reheating in the microwave, add a splash of milk to make it creamy again.
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What to Serve with Tuna Casserole?
You can serve your casserole with a side salad. The tangy dressings in salads compliment the creamy casserole perfectly. I would serve the salad with a non-creamy dressing like Italian dressing, or a simple lemon/olive oil dressing.
The secret to making the best Tuna Casserole is in the super crunchy topping!
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Best Crunchy Topping Tuna Casserole
We all love the nostalgia associated with Tuna Casserole, and this recipe is the best.
The crunchy topping is a great contrast with the creamy texture of the filling and noodles.
Ingredients
- 16 oz wide egg noodles
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 (5 oz each) cans water-packed tuna
- 2 (10.5 oz each) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tsp parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mix in the celery, onion, peas, tuna, cheese, soups, and milk until well combined.
- Place the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter and parsley flakes.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top and bake for 20 minutes or until the topping is slightly brown.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 418Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 14g
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