Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients:
  • 3 C dry egg noodles, about 4 C cooked
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes, optional
  • 8 oz. shredded White Cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbs. butter
  • 1 rib Celery, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained. (5 oz. per can)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1-1/2 C half and half or evaporated milk
  • 1/2 C sour cream, at room temp
  • 1 C frozen peas
  • 1/3 C Parmesan cheese, shredded

  • Casserole Topping

  • 1 C Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbs. butter, melted
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Shred the cheese and set aside to allow it to come to room temperature.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Decrease heat to low. Add the drained tuna, salt/pepper, celery salt, cream of mushroom soup, half and half, and sour cream. Stir until combined. Gradually sprinkle in the White cheddar and stir until well-combined and smooth.

Cook the egg noodles 1 minute shy of what the package instructs. Add 2 bouillon cubes to the boiling water to enhance the flavor of the egg noodles if desired.

Add the peas and drained egg noodles to the cream sauce and use a silicone spatula to gently stir until combined.

If not using an oven safe skillet, transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

Combine the bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 5-7 minutes, until the top is brown and crisp.


Date Added:July 25, 2024
Classification:Pasta Main Dishes
Source:The Cozy Cook
Meal:Dinner
Course:Main Course
Preparations:

Bake, Stovetop

Notes:

2024
This is the recipe I made for Mom and Dad Hubbard that they LOVED!