Best 8 Grandmothers Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting classic with Grandmother's Tuna Casserole, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of tuna, creamy sauce, tender noodles, and a crispy topping. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings. Alongside the classic tuna casserole, discover variations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with this versatile dish that offers endless possibilities for customization. From a gluten-free version to a vegetarian alternative, each recipe promises a unique and satisfying experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

GRANDMA'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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I know it sounds crazy, but trust me, this tuna casserole is one of the yummiest things ever. Comfort food madness! Before this, Grandma had never written out this recipe. She doesn't measure anything when cooking this, but it must be tasted throughout.

Provided by Tana

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces egg noodles
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked, or more to taste
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk, divided
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, divided
8 ounces ridged potato chips (such as Ruffles®)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix cooked noodles with tuna, sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Lay 1/2 of the butter across the bottom of a 2-quart, microwave-safe casserole dish. Crush potato chips, then sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed chips over the bottom and press to flatten.
  • Spread the tuna-noodle mixture in a single layer over the crushed chips. Layer with 1/2 of the mozzarella, 2/3 of the remaining chips, followed by the remaining butter, chips, milk, and mozzarella.
  • Microwave on high until casserole is hot and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 539.6 mg

HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE



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This isn't your Grandma's tuna casserole, but it is sure to please everybody in the family.

Provided by Ann L

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente; drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery, and green onion. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles, followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 363.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 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

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

CAMPBELL'S® TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup flavors a creamy sauce that is mixed with tuna, egg noodles and peas, topped with a crunchy bread crumb topping and baked to perfection.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (regular or 25% Lower Sodium)
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen peas
2 (10 ounce) cans tuna, drained
4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Stir soup, milk, peas, tuna and noodles in 3-quart casserole.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Stir.
  • Mix bread crumbs with butter in bowl and sprinkle over tuna mixture. Bake for 5 minutes more.

GRANDMOTHER'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Grandmother's Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MessyChef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (6 3/4 ounce) can chunk tuna, drained
1 cup green peas (partially thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni in lightly salted boiling water about 5-7 minute or until macaroni is aldente.
  • While macaroni is cooking, beat egg with salt, mustard in pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, milk and 1/2 of cheddar cheese. Save remaining cheese to sprinkle on top. Refrigerate.
  • Drain macaroni well and rinse with hot water. Place into 2 quart casserole and keep warm.
  • Stir egg mixture into cooked macaroni. Break tuna into chunks, carefully stir tuna into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 minute Remove cover and bake 10 minute longer or until lightly browned. Serve hot in casserole or spoon onto 6 plates.
  • This recipe is good doubled and can be frozen and re-heated in the microwave!

GRANDMA'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h1m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg (8 oz.) wide egg noodles
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna
1 can (15 oz.) peas
Plain potato chips for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles as directed on package.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan combine butter, flour and salt over medium heat until melted. Add milk and whisk just to a low boil and begins to get thick. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • 3. Combine tuna, peas, noodles, and cheese sauce in a 2 qt baking dish. Stir until well mixed.
  • 4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until light brown on top. Add crushed potato chips to the top and serve!

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in oil or brine.
  • 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 and texture to the dish. Some good options include celery, onion, carrots, peas, and corn.
  • Season the casserole to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, oregano, or thyme.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy topping. This could be a breadcrumb topping, a crushed cracker topping, or a Parmesan cheese topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the casserole from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, tuna casserole is a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this classic recipe a try.

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