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Classic Tuna Casserole

Classic Tuna Casserole

Classic Tuna Casserole is an old fashioned meal that is not only simple to make, but it’s also ready for the oven in 15 minutes!

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 400 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 package - egg noodles
  • 2 cans - tuna packed in water
  • 1 - onion
  • 2–3 Stalk - celery
  • 2 clove - garlic
  • 1 tablespoon - butter
  • 1 cup - frozen peas
  • 1 - cream of mushroom soup
  • ¾ cup - whole milk
  • 1 cup - cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon - salt
  • 1 cup - cornflakes
  • 1–2 tbsp - butter
  • ½ cup - cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon - parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 13x9 pan.
  2. Boil water for egg noodles.
  3. Chop vegetables.
  4. Cook noodles for 6 minutes or half the package directions time, drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet and add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender crisp. Salt to taste.
  6. In a large bowl, combine tuna, soup, milk, cheddar cheese, peas, cooked vegetables, noodles and salt.
  7. Pour into prepared pan making an even layer.
  8. Combine cornflakes, cheddar cheese and parsley in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until everything is coated.
  9. Top casserole with buttery cornflake topping and put into oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Serve immediately with a little fresh cheddar and parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Energy: 400 kcal | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated: 7 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 91 mg | Total Carbs: 41 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 4 g | Proteins: 25 g | Sodium: 771 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g

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