Best 7 Barley Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Barley Tuna Casserole, a dish that seamlessly blends the goodness of barley, tuna, and a medley of vegetables in a creamy sauce. This delectable casserole boasts a hearty texture from the chewy barley and tender tuna, complemented by the vibrant crunch of carrots, celery, and onions. Bathed in a rich and flavorful sauce, each bite offers a symphony of savory and comforting flavors. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a collection of Barley Tuna Casserole recipes, each offering unique variations to suit your taste preferences. From classic recipes that embrace traditional ingredients to modern interpretations that incorporate innovative twists, this culinary journey promises to satisfy every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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The Best Tuna Casserole is SO easy to make! Made with a simple from scratch sauce, egg noodles, tuna, peas and a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this comfort food classic is sure to be a new family favorite! Serve with homemade dinner rolls and broccoli salad for a simply delicious dinner!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dinner     Main

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups wide egg noodles (about 5 oz)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup celery (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (diced)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 1/4 cups whole milk
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 oz water packed chunk tuna (drained)
1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish and set aside.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions, removing when al dente. Drain, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion and cook until onion is translucent, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir in Dijon mustard.
  • Add tuna, peas, noodles, and cheddar cheese and fold into the sauce.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Combine Panko, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika parsley and melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until heated through and golden brown on top. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna Noodle Casserole combines flaky tuna and tender egg noodles in a cheesy creamy sauce.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
⅔ cup frozen peas (defrosted)
1 can tuna (5-6 ounces, drained)
10 ½ ounces condensed mushroom soup
⅓ cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
½ cup cheddar
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
  • Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1.25 cup

PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.

Provided by Pjaros

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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

BARLEY-TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Barley-Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked barley
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine cooked barley with beans, tuna, 1 cup cheese and remaining ingredients. Spread into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

QUICK AND EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole is perfect for the busy mom!

Provided by Jennie Ridgeway

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
2 cups frozen green peas
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
10 slices American processed cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and frozen peas. Cook until noodles are al dente, drain well. Return noodles and peas to the pot.
  • Mix soup, tuna fish, onions, processed cheese and pepper into the pot. Stir constantly until all of the ingredients are well mixed and the cheese has melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1828.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna, macaroni, creamy soup, cheese and fried onions are all you need to make this super easy tuna casserole that I learned from my roommate. It's great as leftovers, too.

Provided by LMCDEVIT

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cooked macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups French fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the macaroni, tuna, and soup. Mix well, and then top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle with fried onions, and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 705.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use cooked barley: You can use leftover cooked barley or cook it according to the package instructions. If you're using leftover barley, make sure it's cooled completely before adding it to the casserole.
  • Choose a good quality tuna: The type of tuna you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole. Look for tuna that is packed in oil or water and avoid tuna that is packed in brine, as it can be too salty.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give the casserole a more vibrant flavor and color. If you don't have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables, but make sure to drain them well before adding them to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be cooked until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is bubbly, but be careful not to overcook it, as the barley can become mushy.
  • Serve immediately: The casserole is best served immediately after it's made. However, you can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Barley tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with protein, vegetables, and whole grains, making it a healthy and satisfying dish. Plus, it's budget-friendly and can be easily tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give barley tuna casserole a try.

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