Name: Classic Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Butter, Melted; 1/3 cup Crushed Corn Flakes or Panko Crumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan, Grated; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 8 oz Uncooked Egg Noodles, Prepare using Al Dente instructions, drain and rinse; 2 10.75oz Cans of Cream of Celery Soup; 1 cup Milk; 1/4 cup Mayo; 1 cup Frozen Peas, Rinsed in cool water; 1/3 cup Shredded Cheese; 2 3oz Cans of Tuna, Drained, flaked with fork; 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, Chopped

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Warm, creamy and topped with a delicious cornflake and parmesan buttery crust. My Classic Tuna Casserole is the perfect comfort meal any day of the week! This is the Best Classic Tuna Casserole!

Comfort Meal Recipes

Back in the day we lived on meals like Hamburger Helper, Cheesy Mac, Tuna Helper and the like.

Some days we’d improvise and just add ground beef or tuna to that infamous blue Kraft Macaroni and Cheese box. We loved it!

Classic Tuna Casserole – Get Back to Basics!

My simple Classic Tuna Casserole is a perfect “back to basics recipe” – it’ll warm you from the inside out. It’s one of our family favorite nostalgic recipes and so easy.

Pantry Staple Recipe

It’s also so easy and you probably have ALL of the ingredients in your pantry, fridge and freezer right now!

What you’ll need:

Tuna, egg noodles, cream soup, cheese, frozen peas, milk, crunchy cracker topping!

I added some fresh parsley because you know, I’m a grown up now and apparently that’s what grown ups do. It’s not necessary for this recipe.

You’ll also need a large mixing bowl and baking dish.

Substitutions:

Chicken instead of tuna: Not a fan of tuna, feel free to use chicken breast for chicken noodle casserole.

Cream soup: any condensed cream soup would be great.

Can I leave out the peas? Yes! They are not necessary for this recipe – you could also add bell peppers for some veggies or broccoli.

What can I serve with Tuna Casserole?

Perfect served with a side of crusty bread, veggies like broccoli or green beans, or a side green salad.

How long will tuna casserole keep?

Store any leftover in a sealed container in your fridge for 2-3 days.

Can Tuna Noodle Casserole be frozen?

Yes; however do not bake it before you freeze it. Follow instructions to prepare without baking. Then store it in a container like an aluminum pan, wrapping tightly with plastic wrap.

When you’re ready to enjoy it, remove from the freezer and thaw in the fridge for 24 hours. Bake as directed.

Let’s Make Classic Tuna Casserole!

Classic Tuna Casserole

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Warm and creamy and topped with a delicious cornflake and parmesan buttery crust, my Easy Tuna Casserole is the perfect comfort meal any day of the week!

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Butter, Melted
1/3 cup Crushed Corn Flakes or Panko Crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan, Grated
1 tsp Garlic Powder
8 oz Uncooked Egg Noodles, Prepare using Al Dente instructions, drain and rinse
2 10.75oz Cans of Cream of Celery Soup
1 cup Milk
1/4 cup Mayo
1 cup Frozen Peas, Rinsed in cool water
1/3 cup Shredded Cheese
2 3oz Cans of Tuna, Drained, flaked with fork
2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, Chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, cornflakes or Panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder
In a large bowl, combine soup, mayo and milk
Add the tuna, cheese, peas, parsley, and noodles and stir to combine
Add the mix to your baking dish, topping with the crumbs
Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Serve with some crusty garlic bread or a nice green salad!

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1 grams
Amount Per Serving Unsaturated Fat 0g

If you make my Classic Tune Casserole, snap a pic, share it and tag me on Instagram or Facebook – @ahealthymakeover. I love to see your creations!

Additional comfort meals you may enjoy:

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Turkey Divan with Curry