Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable Cheesy Tuna Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends comfort and convenience. This classic casserole is a harmonious fusion of tuna, creamy sauce, tender noodles, and a golden-brown cheese topping, resulting in a dish that is as visually appealing as it is satisfying to the palate. But that's not all, this versatile recipe offers a delightful array of variations, allowing you to tailor it to your unique preferences and dietary needs. Dive into the goodness of our classic Cheesy Tuna Casserole, or embark on a culinary adventure with our enticing variations: Tuna Noodle Casserole with a Cheesy Ritz Cracker Crust, Tuna Casserole with Cornbread Topping, and Tuna Casserole with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Each variation promises a distinct flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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EASY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the water to prevent sticking. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, canned tuna, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Gently fold pasta into the soup mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour pasta and soup mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1697.1 calories, Carbohydrate 190 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 67.7 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 85.6 g, SaturatedFat 33.6 g, Sodium 2353.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Dinner has never been easier than with this updated classic tuna casserole. Full of pantry staples, the dish comes together quickly. Make the casserole sauce, pour it over your favorite noodles, top it with cheese, and bake it off for a new weeknight staple.
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and cook for another minute, until thickened.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has thickened, 10-12 minutes, stir in the peas, carrots, and tuna.
- Spread the cooked egg noodles in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over pasta in the pan and stir to combine. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir to incorporate. Spread the casserole in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the cracker crumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and bubbling.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles and return to the pot. Pour olive oil and salt over the drained noodles; stir.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Put processed cheese food cubes into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes; pour over noodles and add tuna, peas, celery soup, mushroom soup, and black pepper. Stir to coat noodles completely; pour into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the noodle mixture to cover completely.
- Bake in preheated oven until Parmesan cheese just begins to brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 140.3 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 3490.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
This was a favorite in my home growing up and now it's a favorite of my family as well. I double the recipe these days for my husband and three children. For a change of pace I add canned chopped green chilies and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, use pasta shells or spirals, or top the casserole with sliced American or cheddar cheese instead of breadcrumbs.
Provided by Becky Wergers
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; place noodles in water and bring to boil again. Cook until al dente; drain well.
- While noodles are cooking saute in a medium size saucepan vegetable oil, onion, green and red bell peppers. Saute until tender.
- Pour soup, tuna, milk, salt and black pepper into the saucepan. Mix well over medium-low heat.
- Fold the noodles into the saucepan.
- Pour entire mixture into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the mixture. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until the top is crisp and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 600.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE
I got this recipe from an old Pillsbury book. They had the lighter, healthier version vs the older higher fat version. I opted for the higher fat version....its comfort food, don't mess with it! (if you want to make the ligher version just substitue low fat milk, reduced fat cheese and 98% fat free soup)
Provided by Reggies Mom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni to desired doneness, drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F Spray casserole with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine all remaining casserole ingredients; stir to combine.
- Add cooked macaroni, stir gently to mix. Pour mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with crushed potato chips.
- Bake at 350F for 25 to 35 minutes.
CHEESY SKILLET TUNA CASSEROLE
Found this recipe on grouprecipes.com to replace the Tuna Helper - Cheesy Pasta box dinner. It's supposed to be a take on "Campbell's "Tuna & Pasta Cheddar Melt."
Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat broth to a boil in skillet. Add noodles and cook until just tender, stirring often. The broth will be almost gone. Do not drain.
- Stir in soup, milk, tuna, and cheese until incorporated.
- Once cheese is melted, add peas and heat through.
- Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top and heat another 5 minutes.
CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Comfort food meets casserole in this cheesy tuna noodle dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir yoghurt, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, the cream cheese and mustard. Stir in tuna, frozen peas, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and lightly browned on top. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir bread crumbs and melted butter; set aside. Stir baked casserole, then top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumb mixture. Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumb mixture is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHEESY TUNA SPINACH CASSEROLE
Make and share this Cheesy Tuna Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Teena03
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook noodles, drain. Meanwhile, press excess moisture from thawed spinach; set aside.
- In saucepan cook chopped onion in 3 TBS. butter til tender. Blend in flour, dry mustard, and salt. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add shredded cheese, stir tip melted. Stir in cooked noodles, thawed spinach, water chestnuts and tuna. Put in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle atop. Bake in 350 oven for 40 to 45 minutes or tip heated through. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
CHEESY TUNA BROCCOLI SKILLET CASSEROLE
Stir in mafalda, tuna and broccoli for a hearty casserole, ready in a snap!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in soup and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pasta and frozen broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in tuna. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Mix crackers and cheese; sprinkle over tuna mixture. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 820 mg
CHEESY CHICKEN TUNA CASSEROLE
I threw this together with what I had on hand, trying to use up leftover chicken in something besides chicken salad, which is what I usually make. My family loves the chicken salad, but I like to change things up sometimes. :)
Provided by Lauren Conforti
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta to just before al dente. Drain.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine pasta and the remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 of the cheese. Mix.
- 3. Spoon into a large casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- 4. Bake at 350 for about 20-30 minutes, or until top is bubbly and starting to get golden brown.
CREAMY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE
This is a tuna casserole recipe that my mother always used, and this was one of my favorite meals. thought I would share it.
Provided by chef 1020192
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil the noodles until soft, and then drain them.
- drain the peas and tuna.
- Add all the other ingredients except cheese to the noodles. Stir together all the ingredients.
- Add the slices of cheese to the top of casserole, and heat on medium to low.
- Should be ready when all the cheese is melted to the way you want and the rest of the casserole is warm. About 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 773, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 1691.7, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 49.3
EASY - PEASY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE
Everyone has a "tuna casserole" recipe. Everyones is slightly different. I tried to take all the best parts of everyone's I know, and put them all together! This is so easy to prepare, and if you use the "3 minute" cook noodles, it can be ready in about 30 minutes! Great for a busy family that is always on the go!
Provided by Lisa Gillstrom
Categories Casseroles
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook noodles to al dente per directions on box. Drain and put in medium mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients, and mix until evenly blended.
- 2. Pour into 2 quart lightly greased casserole dish. Melt butter and mix with corn flakes, spread evenly over top of casserole mix.
- 3. Bake at 350-375 for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown, bubbly and hot throughout.
CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE
Nice, creamy, and cheesy. The kiddies'll love it for sure! (Leave some of the goldfish uncrushed for extra kid approval.) Very easy to make and a very easy way to "sneak in" some extra veggies for the kids.
Provided by F-16 momma
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni noodles until tender and drain.
- Mix together all ingredients (except 1/2 cup of the cheddar and the crushed crackers) in 3 L casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and crackers.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Return noodles to pan. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until melted. Add sweet pepper, celery, and onion; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Gently fold sauce, tuna, and cheddar cheese into cooked noodles. Transfer noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl stir together panko, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; stir in melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over noodle mixture. (To serve today, omit Step 4. Continue as directed in Step 5, except bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes.) Cover baking dish with plastic wrap, then with foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight (casserole may still be a bit icy). Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake, uncovered, for 65 to 75 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Nutrition Facts (Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole) Per serving: 416 kcal cal., 22 g fat (13 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 6 g monounsatured fat), 95 mg chol., 779 mg sodium, 28 g carb., 2 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 25 g pro.
CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-48
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In saucepan, cook pasta in salted boiling water till al dente. Drain and return pasta to pan, set aside. 2. In small skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and saute onions till tender, add lemon pepper seasoning, set aside. 3. In large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over low heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper and cook 1 minute. 4. Gradually add milk, increasing heat to medium high and add saute onions. Cook till mixture thickens, whisking occasionally. 5. Once thicken, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups swiss and 1/2 cup gouda or edam cheese, stirring till melted. 6. Spray a 9 x 13 pan 7. Add cheese sauce to pasta and tuna. Add peas. Mix till evenly tossed. 8. Pour and spread into 9 x 13 pan. 9. Sprinkle Frito crumbs over cheese. 10. Arrange tomatoes on top, overlap if necessary. 11. Salt & pepper tomatoes. 12. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over tomatoes. 13. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes (Cover pan) 14. Uncover and cook additional 10-15 minutes till hot & bubbly.
CHEESY GOOEY TWISTED TUNA CASSEROLE
This is NOT your average tuna casserole dish! My mom made a version of this when I was growing up, it's always been a favorite and I've been making it and tweaking it for over 30 years. Easy too - just dump everything in - no chopping! SO ooey gooey cheesy and flavorful! It's comfort food nirvana! The green chiles give it the...
Provided by JacQue Lawson
Categories Casseroles
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook noodles according to package. Drain. Return to pot and leave on low heat.
- 2. Add butter, sour cream, tuna water and cheese packets to pot. Stir until butter melts. (No milk needed - the sour cream and tuna water take its place.)
- 3. Add tuna, soup, cheese, chiles, peas, and seasonings and stir well.
- 4. Pour into a square or 9 x 13 sprayed or greased (buttered) pan. Top with optional toppings (above).
- 5. Bake @ 350 on top rack, uncovered for 30 mins. Crumbs should be nice and crunchy, but ovens vary so check after 20 mins to make sure crumbs are not burning.
CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE
I got this recipe from a book called "Baby Let's Eat" which I purchased when my almost 16 year old was a baby. My whole family loves this and it is very flexible as far as what kind of veggies you want to put in it. My DH requests this whenever he wants tuna casserole. Enjoy!
Provided by JillAZ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray a 3 quart casserole with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Make sure to have broccoli, peas and pasta cooked and waiting.
- Grate carrot, lemon zest and cheese and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil or butter.
- Add flour and stir until blended. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add milk and chicken broth, whisking as the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. When sauce has thickened a bit and is smooth, remove from heat.
- Add grated cheese and stir until melted.
- Fold in the pasta, tuna, lemon zest, broccoli, peas and carrot.
- Place in the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs and chopped parsley.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and casserole is heated through, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 795.1, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 37.5
CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by Nicole S
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir the can soup, milk, peas, tuna and noodles in a half quart casserole pan. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until the food is sizzling hot. Stir often during the baking process. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tuna mixture. Bake for an additional two minutes or until all the cheese melts.
CHEESY NO-BAKE TUNA CASSEROLE (FOR ONE)
I make this often as a light lunch since it is so easy, inexpensive and nutritious (check out the vitamin content!). Not to mention it is gluten free! I often substitute 1 1/2 cups broccoli for the green beans though it will make it more watery if you don't thaw the broccoli first and discard excess water (I don't do this typically though, I just throw the ingredients in a container the night before and let the broccoli thaw overnight and don't mind the extra liquid).
Provided by Emily Elizabeth
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in a tupperware container and put in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir it up and enjoy!
- (Updated: If you substitute the frozen broccoli for the green beans, be sure to thaw it a bit first in the microwave and discard the resulting water to avoid it being too watery).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 30.7, Sodium 531.6, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 30.7
CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by KitchenGnome
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to directions. Combine the soups, milk, sour cream, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and tuna. Mix with cooked noodles, put in a buttered casserole and sprinkle top with cheddar cheese. Bake at 325 for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Tips:
- Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna packed in water or olive oil and avoid tuna packed in brine, as it can make the casserole too salty.
- Don't overcook the tuna: Flake the tuna just before adding it to the casserole so that it doesn't become dry and tough.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses provides a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Add vegetables for extra nutrition: Chopped broccoli, cauliflower, or peas can be added to the casserole for a healthy boost.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread: This will help to balance out the richness of the casserole.
Conclusion:
Cheesy tuna casserole is a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make, customizable to your own preferences, and perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy sauce, flaky tuna, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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