Best 8 Murrays Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Murray's Tuna Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. This casserole features a creamy tuna filling made with canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and seasonings, all topped with a crispy layer of crushed potato chips. The recipe also includes variations such as adding vegetables like peas or corn, or using a different type of soup like cream of celery or cream of chicken. Additionally, there is a recipe for a Tuna Noodle Casserole, which combines tuna with egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, and a sprinkle of paprika. For those who prefer a lighter version, there's a recipe for a Healthy Tuna Casserole that uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, and whole wheat bread crumbs instead of potato chips. With its versatility and delicious flavors, Murray's Tuna Casserole is a must-try for any home cook.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOM'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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Mom's Tuna Casserole with potato chips is one of those classic dishes that was on every dinner table across the country back in the day, including ours.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Casserole

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

10.5 oz. can Cream of Chicken soup
1/3 cup milk
2 5 oz. cans, chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup peas (frozen)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups egg noodles (par-cooked and drained)
1 cup potato chips (crumbled)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil, and cook egg noodles for about 6 minutes. Drain. These will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Spray a 1- 2 quart casserole dish or an 8x8 inch dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix together soup, milk, tuna, peas, salt, and drained noodles.
  • Pour into casserole dish and top with potato chips.
  • Cook in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 648 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 264 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

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

TUNA CASSEROLE



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Break out a family favorite: tuna casserole. The traditional comfort food is great for serving large groups. In our tuna casserole recipe, we cut the sauce with chicken broth, but there's enough milk to make this casserole feel indulgent.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound tubetti or elbow macaroni
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced small
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions (it will be undercooked). Drain. In a small bowl, toss together panko, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil.
  • In pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add flour and whisk to coat onion with flour. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in pasta, tuna, and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer tuna mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with panko mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and crust is golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 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.

MURRAY'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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You will find no canned soup in this recipe. This is an adaption of my dad's recipe that I enhanced with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces elbow macaroni (or extra wide egg noodles)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (drained)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed small
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F Place pasta in a large pot of boiling water and cook according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, In a large bowl, mix all tuna ingredients well. set aside.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain well, then add the hot pasta to the mayo mixture and stir well.
  • Pour into an greased 9x13 casserole dish and lightly sprinkle the top with the 2 oz of cheddar cheese first, then bread crumbs. Bake 30-35 minutes till heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 625.6, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 18.6

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 SANDWICH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Tuna Sandwich Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Motley Oklahoman

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices whole wheat bread
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
pepper
6 dashes louisiana hot sauce (optional)
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
  • Trim the crusts from the bread slices. Spread a side of 6 of the bread slices with half of the softened butter. Place the bread slices , buttered side up over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, trimming slices as necessary to fit; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the tuna, celery, onion, and garlic. Add the mayonnaise and spices; stir to combine all of the ingredients.
  • Spread the tuna mixture over the buttered bread slices in the baking dish. Spread the remaining butter over a side of each of the remaining bread slices. Place the bread slices, buttered side up, over the tuna mixture, trimming the slices as necessary to fit.
  • In a large bowl using a wire whisk, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk and undiluted cream of mushroom soup; mix well. Carefully pour the soup mixture evenly over the bread and tuna layers in the baking dish. Cover the baking dish and chill in the refridgerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the oven about 1 hour or until the top of the casserole is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.1, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 187.4, Sodium 820.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 28.5

TUNA MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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I love to serve this dressed-up version of a tuna casserole. The green beans add nice texture, color and flavor. The first time I made this dish, my uncle asked for seconds even though tuna casseroles are not usually his favorite. -Jone Furlong, Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2-1/2 cups egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 can (12 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil; stir until bouillon is dissolved. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and mayonnaise until cheese is melted. Fold in noodles and tuna. , Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small skillet, brown bread crumbs in butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Tuna: Opt for solid white or chunk light tuna packed in water for a healthier option. Ensure the tuna is well-drained before using.
  • Enhance the Flavor: Add a flavorful twist to your casserole by incorporating ingredients like chopped onions, celery, and bell peppers. You can also enhance the taste with herbs like basil, thyme, or oregano.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Experiment with different vegetables to add color, texture, and nutrients to your dish. Consider using peas, corn, carrots, or broccoli.
  • Season Wisely: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences. A blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika works well as a starting point.
  • Control the Moisture: Be mindful of the amount of liquid you add to the casserole. Too much liquid can make it soggy, while too little can result in a dry texture. Aim for a moist but not soupy consistency.

Conclusion:

Murray's Tuna Casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Feel free to experiment with different variations and add your personal touch to create a casserole that's uniquely yours. Whether you prefer a classic tuna casserole or one with a modern twist, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds delighted!

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