Best 2 Classic Tuna Casserole Recipes

**Classic Tuna Casserole: A Comforting and Versatile Dish**

Tuna casserole is a classic American comfort food dish enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your taste and dietary preferences. This recipe collection offers three variations of the classic tuna casserole: the Traditional Tuna Casserole, the Lightened-Up Tuna Casserole, and the Tuna Noodle Casserole.

The Traditional Tuna Casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish made with tuna, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, peas, and carrots. The Lightened-Up Tuna Casserole is a healthier version made with low-fat cream of mushroom soup, low-fat cream of celery soup, and non-fat milk. The Tuna Noodle Casserole is a kid-friendly version made with egg noodles, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, and peas.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. Serve them with a side of salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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Tuna tossed with noodles, peas and pimiento in a creamy sauce is baked until bubbling with crunchy crumb topping.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup or Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup
½ cup milk
1 cup cooked peas
2 tablespoons chopped pimentos
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
2 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix soup, milk, peas, pimiento, tuna and noodles in 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake 5 minutes or until hot.

CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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Another comfort dish that brings back memories! Easy and not much to clean up so it's a good weeknight meal.

Provided by Susan Din

Categories Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 oz wide egg noodles
2-3 celery ribs-diced
1/2 medium onion-diced
8 oz mushrooms sliced
6 Tbsp butter divided use
1/4 c pimento-diced
1/2-1 c peas-frozen early
1 can(s) mushroom soup
2 c milk
1 can(s) tuna-solid pack-drained
1 c seasoned breadcrumbs -i use garlic herb
1/4 c parmesan cheese-grated

Steps:

1. Cook Noodles to 90 seconds short of package directions. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in 2TBSP butter over medium high heat stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes or until onion is translucent.
2. Stir in soup, milk, tuna, peas, pimento and noodles. Turn into a greased 9x15 casserole. If you like it soupier...just add a second can of soup.
3. Melt 4 TBSP butter in a small bowl in a microwave, then stir in the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake @350 for 30 minutes until hot and golden.

Tips:

Use high-quality tuna. Choose tuna that is packed in water or oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine, as this can make the casserole too salty.
Drain the tuna well before adding it to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming too watery.
Use a variety of vegetables in the casserole. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
Don't overcook the casserole. The tuna should be cooked through, but it should not be dry.
Serve the casserole with a side salad or bread. This will help to make the meal more complete.

Conclusion:

Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With a few simple tips, you can make a tuna casserole that is both delicious and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna casserole a try!