Best 6 My Grandmothers Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Calling all tuna lovers! If you're looking for a nostalgic and comforting dish that's also easy on the pocket, then look no further than Grandma's Tuna Noodle Casserole. This classic recipe combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With its combination of tender noodles, flaky tuna, creamy sauce, and a crispy golden-brown topping, this casserole is sure to become a hit. But that's not all, this article also includes three additional tuna casserole recipes, each with its own unique twist, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste and preferences.

**Grandma's Tuna Noodle Casserole:** This classic recipe uses simple ingredients like canned tuna, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese to create a comforting and flavorful casserole.

**Deluxe Tuna Noodle Casserole:** This elevated version of the classic includes a creamy sauce made from scratch, a combination of cheeses, and a crunchy topping made from crushed crackers and butter.

**Mediterranean Tuna Casserole:** This recipe takes inspiration from Mediterranean flavors, using ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese to create a flavorful and colorful casserole.

**Spicy Tuna Noodle Casserole:** For those who like a little heat, this recipe adds a kick of spice with diced jalapeños, chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Traditional Tuna Noodle Casserole made low carb and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Main

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
salt and pepper (to taste)
Homemade Pasta Dough (Pressed into fettuccine noodles)
11 ounces tuna in water (I used the family size pouch)
8 ounces frozen broccoli flowerets

Steps:

  • Saute the mushrooms in butter, add chicken broth allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream/ Sprinkle the xanthum across the top of liquids while wising to combine. heat on low until thickened slightly. Set aside
  • Prepare pasta dough and form into noodles.
  • :Put your noodles in your casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over the pasta and stir in tuna and broccoli florets. Sprinkle top with Bake & Fry mix.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Serving size 1½ cups Calories

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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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

MY GRANDMOTHER'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Categories     Fish     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can of chicken noodle soup (any verity of soup from Campell soup to healthy choice or path mark)
1 can of Mushroom soup (any verity of soup from campell to healthy choice or path mark)
2 cans of tuna fish (any brand in water)
1.Elbow Macaroni (cooked)
Optional steps if you want to bake it
bread crumbs on top
tomato slices
butter

Steps:

  • Okay this is very smiple and quick recipe you need to boiled a pot of water adding salt to the water is helps to boil quicker and used 1 box of elbow Macaroni. and cook that in the boiling water for a hour or until it cooked through next step is to mix in one can of mushroom soup and one can of chicken noodle soup. this is too make it moist. then you open up two can of tuna fish (any brand you like in water) then throw that in with the noodles and soup mixer. (this is optional) you put the tuna noodle castarolle you made into a medium size baking pan (not glass or you will get broken glass) and sprinkle on top some bread crumbs and put small pads of butter on top to make the bread crumbs crispy also if you wish some slice tomatoes

GRANDMA'S TUNA CASSEROLE WITH POTATO CHIPS AND NO NOODLES



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This is my grandma's recipe. My dad calls it "Toucan Tuna Casserole" because it uses two cans of everything. It is uncommon among tuna casserole recipes because it uses potato chips instead of noodles. Serve with Worcestershire sauce.

Provided by PJBeach

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (13.5 ounce) bags large, ridged potato chips (such as Ruffles®)
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (5 ounce) cans water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Crush potato chips into a large bowl. Add green beans, condensed soup, and tuna and mix until well combined. Pack into a 10x14-inch casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is crispy, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 936.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GRANDMA'S HOT TUNA CASSEROLE



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One night when I went to visit my dad, my grandma had made this tuna casserole for dinner. I had never had tuna casserole before and after tasting it, I fell in love. My sister and I asked for the recipe so we can make it ourselves at home. When we made it, it came out just as good as hers.

Provided by Galldora

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna (StarKist is what we used)
1 cup diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup Kraft mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup crushed potato chips (Lays work best)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Biol eggs first (approx. 10 min) - let cool. Peel egg shells and slice.
  • Drain the tuna juice and break up with a fork in a bowl.
  • Mix cream of chicken soup, tuna, celery, onions, mayo, salt and pepper.
  • Add eggs and fold.
  • Place mixture in casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with crushed potato chips.
  • Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. If you are unsure if it is done, the chips should have a light brown crisp to them. Not all the chips will be brown, but a few should be.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.9, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 252.1, Sodium 1126.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna. Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and avoid tuna that is packed in brine, as it can make the casserole too salty.
  • Cook the noodles al dente. This will prevent them from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a creamy soup base. This will help to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Add some cheese. Cheese is a great way to add flavor and texture to the casserole.
  • Season to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy soup base, tender noodles, and flavorful tuna, it's a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is a great starting point for making your own tuna noodle casserole. Be sure to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a dish that is uniquely your own.

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