Description
Classic tuna casserole is creamy, cheesy comfort food with a crunchy topping—plus easy no-peas options so everyone’s happy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional: 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup sliced mushrooms
No Peas Options (choose one)
- 1 cup thawed frozen corn or 1 cup lightly steamed broccoli or 1 cup sautéed spinach, squeezed dry
Topping
- 1 cup crushed potato chips or butter crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Cook noodles 1 minute shy; drain.
- Make sauce: butter + flour 1 minute; whisk in milk and thicken.
- Season; melt in cheddar.
- Stir in tuna, sour cream, and optional veggies.
- Combine with noodles; spread in dish.
- Top with buttered crumbs; bake 20–25 minutes.
Notes
- Extra creamy: Add 4 ounces softened cream cheese to the sauce.
- Tools: 9×13-inch dish, whisk, saucepan.
- Make-ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead; bake when ready (add 5–10 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American