Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Tuna Casserole. Packed with tender egg noodles, flaky albacore tuna, and sweet peas, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, this dish is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your appetite. Topped with a golden, crunchy panko breadcrumb crust, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make casserole will quickly become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for greasing)
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 (5 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onion until softened.
- Stir in flour to form a roux; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk; simmer until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in cream of mushroom soup, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fold in cooked noodles, tuna, and peas until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter; sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 44mg