Best 5 Kicked Up Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of Kicked-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole, an irresistible dish that combines the classic flavors of tuna casserole with a zesty kick. This elevated version features a creamy sauce infused with a blend of spices, tender egg noodles, succulent tuna, and a medley of vegetables. Topped with a golden-brown breadcrumb crust, this casserole delivers a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Dive into this recipe and discover a delightful twist on a timeless classic.

This article offers a collection of Kicked-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole recipes, each with its unique flair. From the traditional recipe with a creamy sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping to variations that incorporate bold flavors like chipotle peppers and sun-dried tomatoes, there's a recipe to satisfy every craving. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to share with loved ones, these recipes are sure to hit the spot.

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

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna noodle casserole is the best with a classic creamy taste from my childhood. The sauce is rich and creamy but not overwhelmingly heavy. The crunch from the topping and fresh bite from the parsley create the perfect balance. Let's not forget that this is a great budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small white onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1481.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 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.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Ree's easy tuna noodle casserole uses pantry and refrigerator staples like egg noodles, canned tuna, bread crumbs and mushrooms to get a family-friendly dinner on the table in just an hour.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces wide egg noodles
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, plus extra for buttering the baking dish
1 medium onion, diced
6 ounces white button mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups warmed whole milk
1/2 cup dry sherry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Three 6.4-ounce cans white albacore tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Serving suggestions: a green salad and crusty bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture and stir so that the flour coats the onions and mushrooms thoroughly. Cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the milk and sherry and whisk to combine. Cook the sauce until it's nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste and stir. Adjust the seasoning to make sure the sauce is adequately salted.
  • Add the tuna and stir it into the sauce. Then stir in the bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Stir in the noodles until they're coated. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and transfer the noodle mixture to the dish.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a bowl in the microwave; stir it around with the breadcrumbs and remaining tablespoon of parsley.
  • Top the casserole with the breadcrumbs and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve piping hot with a green salad and warm crusty bread.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This updated tuna noodle casserole recipe stays true to the classic 1950s dish, but substitutes a rich, homemade sauce for the can of cream of mushroom soup. The addition of cremini mushrooms - along with celery, onions, peas and parsley - makes this casserole surprisingly vegetable-packed, while briny capers complement the tuna and balance out the creamy sauce. Like any good tuna noodle casserole, this recipe's pièce de résistance is the potato chip topping.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (12-ounce) bag dried egg noodles or other shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery (about 4 ribs)
1 large yellow or white onion, chopped
1 pound mushrooms (preferably cremini), trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons drained capers, roughly chopped (optional)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
2 (5- to 6-ounce) jars or cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked with a fork
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving (optional)
2 cups plain, salted potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9-by-13 or other 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until just al dente. (Do not overcook.) Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery and onion, season with salt and cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the capers and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until no streaks of flour remain, about 1 minute, reducing the heat as necessary to keep from scorching. Add the stock, half-and-half, sherry, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the tuna, peas and parsley, if using; season to taste.
  • Add the cooked noodles and toss well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed potato chips on top and bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley, if using, and serve hot.

KICKED UP TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna casserole is a delicious break from the ordinary. My husband and I love tuna casserole but I wanted to spice it up a little. Instead of just the usual mixed vegetables and cheddar cheese I decided to add Rotel with green chilies and cubed Velveeta cheese. We couldn't believe how delicious it was with just a little kick...

Provided by Mary Wells

Categories     Pasta

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) tuna, packed in water
1 bag(s) egg noodles
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 1/4 c milk
1 can(s) mixed vegetables
10 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
3/4 sleeve ritz or town house crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Drain tuna and shred with a fork in a large mixing bowl
  • 2. Add mushroom soup, milk*, mixed vegetables (drained), Rotel (undrained), garlic powder, and salt and pepper *I just filled the empty soup can with milk
  • 3. Stir to combine all ingredients in bowl. Set aside
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 5. Cook noodles according to package directions
  • 6. Cut the Velveeta into 1-inch cubes while the noodles are cooking
  • 7. Spray a 9x13 pan or casserole dish with cooking spray
  • 8. When noodles are cooked drain in colander but do not rinse
  • 9. Put noodles in a 9x13 pan or casserole dish
  • 10. Scatter cubed cheese over the hot noodles
  • 11. Add tuna mixture to noodles and cheese. Stir to evenly combine
  • 12. Sprinkle crushed Ritz or Town House crackers over the noodles
  • 13. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly
  • 14. Let casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tuna. You can use canned tuna, flaked tuna, or even tuna steaks. If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the casserole.
  • Add your favorite vegetables. This recipe calls for peas and carrots, but you can add any vegetables you like. Some other good options include corn, broccoli, and cauliflower.
  • Use a creamy sauce. The sauce in this recipe is made with cream of celery soup and milk. You can also use cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup. If you want a thinner sauce, you can add more milk.
  • Top with cheese. Cheese is a great way to add flavor and texture to this casserole. You can use cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, or a combination of both.
  • Bake until bubbly. This casserole should be baked until it's bubbly and the cheese is melted. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

This kicked-up tuna noodle casserole is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. And it's so delicious that the whole family will love it. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this tuna noodle casserole a try.

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