Best 8 Dads Not Home Tuna Casserole By Mom Recipes

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**A Culinary Journey Through Comfort Food: Dad's Not Home Tuna Casserole and Other Delectable Recipes**

Indulge in a heartwarming culinary experience with our collection of comforting and flavorful recipes, highlighted by the classic Dad's Not Home Tuna Casserole. This iconic dish, often associated with nostalgic family moments, combines tender tuna, creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore variations of this classic casserole, including a vegetarian-friendly version and a seafood extravaganza. But that's not all – discover a diverse selection of other delectable recipes, from the zesty Lemon Herb Chicken to the hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Each dish promises a unique taste experience, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. Let's embark on a delightful journey through the world of comforting and flavorful recipes, starting with the legendary Dad's Not Home Tuna Casserole and venturing into a realm of culinary wonders.

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MOM'S BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna noodle casserole is the absolute best with no canned soup, just a creamy sauce, egg noodles, green peas, and flake tuna, all topped with melty cheesy and buttery breadcrumbs.

Provided by Cheryl Malik

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 5-ounce can chunk light tuna (drained and flaked)
8 ounces egg noodles (see Notes for gluten free)
6 tablespoons butter (divided)
5 tablespoons flour (See Notes for gluten free)
2 ½ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
¾ cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (see Notes for gluten free)
fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 532 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 404 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

DAD'S NOT HOME TUNA CASSEROLE BY MOM



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When Dad had to work at night Mom always made her famous tuna casserole for us. Certainly not the healthiest of meals but it brings back a lot of memories. Times were tough, money was tight back then. 1 can of tuna, some soup, a few vegies and some potato chips made a warm and belly filling supper for us. I still make this...

Provided by Maggie M

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 6 oz can tuna - drained
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can of milk
1/2 c frozen peas
1/2 c frozen corn
1 small can black olives - chopped or sliced
1 approx 10 oz bag plain potato chips
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
extra olives for garnish if desired
sour cream for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease small casserole, 8x8 baking dish or 9" pie plate.
  • 2. In medium saucepan warm the soup. Mix in the milk and warm through. Add the peas and the corn. Remove from heat and add tuna.
  • 3. Crush entire bag of potato chips. Mix about 3/4 of the chips into the soup mixture. Stir olives into mixture.
  • 4. Put mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining potato chips and the cheese.
  • 5. Bake - uncovered - at 375* for about 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • 6. If desired top with extra olives and a dab of sour cream.

MOM'S EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a simple yet delicious casserole my Mom always made for us. It was my favorite and now it is one of my daughters.

Provided by chelgilm

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces egg noodles, cooked
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (14 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine noodles, tuna, peas, soups, milk and butter in a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

NOT YO MAMA'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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This has the comfort of a tuna noodle casserole, but modernized with Sushi Yellowfin or Ahi Tuna. While the noodle casserole is baking, you can be searing the tuna. I made this recipe up one night and it was a big hit. I get asked to make it often. I called it "Not Yo Mama's" because it starts out like your mom's, but takes a 'fusion turn' toward 'special.'

Provided by MsFunnybones

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, divided
1 (16 ounce) package of uncooked medium wide egg noodles
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
6 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup black sesame seed
3/4 cup white sesame seeds
4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large baking dish with non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Rinse briefly.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium low heat. Stir in onion, celery, garlic, and red pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Increase heat to medium high and add sliced mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Melt 5 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and continue cooking 5 minutes until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in peas, mushroom mixture and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl and mix with bread crumbs. Sprinkle on top of noodle mixture.
  • Bake 25 minutes in preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • While casserole is baking, rinse tuna and roll in black and white sesame seed mixture on all sides. Sear tuna in olive oil one minute on each of the six sides (longer if you don't like your tuna rare). Remove from pan and slice thinly.
  • When casserole is finished, place tuna slices on top and serve. Option: Keep tuna separate until ready to serve. Place serving on individual plates. Garnish with dill or lettuce and place several slices of tuna on top or on the side with the garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.6, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 123.5, Sodium 245.9, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 38.5

NOT YOUR MOMMA'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This fabulous Tuna-Noodle Casserole certainly isn't the one Mom used to make, but is just as comforting. This is based on a recipe found in the Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook, but altered to fit what was in my pantry at the time. While not as low in points and calories, this one is still a healthy alternative to classic Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Provided by Maggie_the_spy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups water (for cooking the pasta)
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (6 ounce) can chunk tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons Italian style breadcrumbs
4 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tomatoes, sliced
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; spray a shallow casserole dish with nonstick spray. Cook the noodles according to package directions; drain.
  • While noodles cook, spray a large Wok-style pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat. Saute onions and celery for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, cabbage, and green onions; cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in soup, tuna, milk, parsley, and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in noodles. Transfer to casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake or 15 minutes. Top with tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 863.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8, Protein 18.5

NOT-YOUR-MOTHER'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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Mom's old-fashioned tuna casserole gets a redo. Make it for dinner tonight!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta
4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2/3 cup milk
2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots, thawed, well drained
1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 slices white bread
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Reserving drippings in skillet, remove bacon to drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Add onion and thyme to drippings; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and milk; heat to boiling. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in carrots, tuna, corn, pasta and mustard; heat to boiling. Fold in bacon. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
  • In food processor, place bread. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses several times to make bread crumbs. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over tuna mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

NOT MY MOM'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Is there anyone out there who actually admits that they like tuna noodle casserole? My own mother teased me when I was first married about making the standard Tuna Noodle Casserole. I then went about inventing my own. It is a much beloved casserole and comfort food at our house.

Provided by Marsha Gardner @mrdick1950

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound(s) wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 can(s) cream of celery soup
1 cup(s) sour ceam
1 cup(s) milk
3 can(s) white albacore tuna, drained
1 clove(s) garlic, finely minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper finely chopped
2 - celery ribs, finely diced
1 small jar diced pimentos
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste if needed
12 ounce(s) colby-jack cheese, shredded
1-2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika, sweet mild
2 cup(s) crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9"x13" casserole dish with non-stick spray. Cook the egg noodles in boiling, salted water until al dente; drain well.
  • Saute` onions, bell pepper and celery in oil until tender but not brown.
  • Then, mix the soup, sour cream, milk, tuna, garlic, onion, bell pepper, pimentos, salt and pepper to taste, and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Carefully fold in egg noodles. Place in prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with the remaining cheese, sprinkle with paprika and potato chips. Bake the casserole about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

MOM'S EASY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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I grew up with a macaroni-based tuna casserole. My mother-in-law introduced me to this one with rice and I've used it ever since. The Tabasco® sauce and green chile peppers gives it an extra pop of flavor.

Provided by notmyforte

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ⅓ cups uncooked instant rice
1 pinch dried oregano, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 medium onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
¾ cup water, or as needed
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch ground paprika, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rice in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Layer tuna over top, then diced onion.
  • Drain tomato juice into a 2-cup liquid measure. Add enough water to reach 1 1/3 cups liquid. Layer 3/4 of the diced tomatoes over the onion, then pour the tomato juice-water mixture over top. Save remaining tomatoes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into milk in a liquid measure. Pour milk mixture into the skillet and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper. Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the casserole. Garnish with extra tomatoes and paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 711.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use canned tuna that is packed in water. This will help to reduce the amount of fat and calories in the dish.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the casserole. This will help to increase the nutritional value of the dish and make it more filling.
  • Use a creamy sauce made with milk, flour, and butter. This will help to make the casserole rich and flavorful.
  • Top the casserole with a layer of cheese before baking. This will help to give the casserole a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of salad or steamed vegetables. This will help to make the meal more balanced and satisfying.

Conclusion:

Tuna casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and crispy cheese topping, tuna casserole is a comfort food that the whole family will love.

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