Best 7 Award Winning Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Calling all tuna lovers! Indulge in a culinary journey with our award-winning tuna casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender tuna flakes enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, nestled amidst a medley of vegetables. Experience the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite.

Our collection of tuna casserole recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate. From the classic version packed with tuna, peas, and corn, to innovative twists like the Mexican-inspired casserole with black beans and corn, or the Mediterranean-inspired casserole with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, there's something for everyone.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating this comforting dish. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect creamy sauce, selecting the best type of tuna, and incorporating a variety of vegetables to ensure a nutritious and flavorful meal.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure with our award-winning tuna casserole recipes. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this timeless classic, transformed into a symphony of flavors that will leave them craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

AWARD WINNING TUNA CASSEROLE



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A rich, creamy casserole with popping flavor! I evolved this recipe from my mom's original, and won several awards with it when I was an Army wife. There are NEVER leftovers!

Provided by Springcup74

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 lb) package extra wide egg noodles
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna, in water- do not drain and flake well
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4-1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dried onion
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Boil egg noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, combine ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE SHREDDED CHEESE in extra large, deep bowl. I recommend thoroughly flaking the tuna FIRST in the bowl with a fork.
  • Drain noodles when done to desired tenderness.
  • Combine cooked noodles into the bowl of wet ingredients.
  • Mix thoroughly by folding noodles in with a large spoon.
  • Pour mixture into 13 X 9 inch casserole dish, or smaller if you prefer a thicker casserole.
  • Top evenly with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

TUNA CASSEROLE



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This cheesy Tuna Casserole has a made-from-scratch sauce and a crunchy parmesan topping that puts this classic recipe over the top. Your family will love this version!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces egg noodles
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 white onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen peas
2 6 ounce cans solid white albacore tuna
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2-3 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and add pasta to prepared pan.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and saute 5 to 7 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Once mixture has thickened, stir in peas, and tuna. Pour over pasta in the 9x13 pan. Add in cheddar cheese and toss to coat.
  • In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together bread crumbs, parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until bread crumbs are lightly browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Sodium 957 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA CASSEROLE



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Break out a family favorite: tuna casserole. The traditional comfort food is great for serving large groups. In our tuna casserole recipe, we cut the sauce with chicken broth, but there's enough milk to make this casserole feel indulgent.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound tubetti or elbow macaroni
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced small
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions (it will be undercooked). Drain. In a small bowl, toss together panko, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil.
  • In pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add flour and whisk to coat onion with flour. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in pasta, tuna, and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer tuna mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with panko mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and crust is golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Ree's easy tuna noodle casserole uses pantry and refrigerator staples like egg noodles, canned tuna, bread crumbs and mushrooms to get a family-friendly dinner on the table in just an hour.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces wide egg noodles
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, plus extra for buttering the baking dish
1 medium onion, diced
6 ounces white button mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups warmed whole milk
1/2 cup dry sherry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Three 6.4-ounce cans white albacore tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Serving suggestions: a green salad and crusty bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture and stir so that the flour coats the onions and mushrooms thoroughly. Cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the milk and sherry and whisk to combine. Cook the sauce until it's nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste and stir. Adjust the seasoning to make sure the sauce is adequately salted.
  • Add the tuna and stir it into the sauce. Then stir in the bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Stir in the noodles until they're coated. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and transfer the noodle mixture to the dish.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a bowl in the microwave; stir it around with the breadcrumbs and remaining tablespoon of parsley.
  • Top the casserole with the breadcrumbs and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve piping hot with a green salad and warm crusty bread.

CHELSEY'S AWARD WINNING TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups egg noodles
2 cans tuna
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon Kraft Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • Boil 6 cups of water and then add the noodles. Boil the noodles for about 6-8 minutes. When the noodles are done then drain them.
  • Get out a 8" by 6" casserole pot out. Drain tuna and then put it in the casserole pot. Then add the cream of chicken soup, Miracle Whip and noodles. Mix well.
  • Stick the casserole into the oven at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Families are sure to love the creamy texture and comforting taste of this traditional tuna casserole that goes together in a jiffy. I serve it with a green salad and warm rolls for a nutritious supper. -Ruby Wells, Cynthiana, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 cups yolk-free noodles, cooked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the noodles, peas, tuna and pimientos; mix well. , Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh tuna for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain it well and flake it before adding it to the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole for added color, texture, and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the casserole, or the tuna will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side of your favorite vegetables or salad.

Conclusion:

This award-winning tuna casserole is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and variety of vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tuna casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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