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A delicious plate of Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

This comforting tuna noodle casserole is a classic dish that's easy to prepare and a favorite for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 cups dry egg noodles
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder optional, for boiling water
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 oz)
  • 120 g sour cream
  • 240 ml milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cans tuna, drained (4 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning or your favorite salt-free blend
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the bouillon powder. Boil the egg noodles for about 4 minutes — they should be slightly undercooked since they’ll finish baking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
  3. Make the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, combine both soups, sour cream, milk, peas, tuna, garlic powder, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
  4. Combine: Add the cooked noodles to the mixture and fold gently until well coated.
  5. Assemble the casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
  6. Add the topping: Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter, then scatter the buttery crumbs evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, until hot, bubbling, and the topping is golden brown.

Notes

For a crunchy topping, consider adding some sliced almonds or additional cheese before baking. This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad.