Indulge in the delectable flavors of Tuna Ring Casserole, a timeless classic that combines delectable tuna, egg noodles, and a creamy sauce, all perfectly nestled in a crispy, golden-brown crust. This versatile dish offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to tailor it to your unique preferences. Explore variations featuring flavorful vegetables, hearty cheeses, and zesty herbs, each adding a distinct layer of taste. Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of textures, from the tender tuna and al dente noodles to the creamy filling and crispy crust. Elevate your culinary skills with this versatile casserole, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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TUNA RING WITH CHEESE SAUCE
This is from my mother's Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library from the 70's. I've been enjoying it for 3 decades! It's so delicious, and not as hard as the recipe is lengthy. It makes even a novice cook look pretty darn impressive!
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Tuna
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Filling: Beat egg slightly; set aside 2 T egg.
- Stir tuna, onion, cheese, parsley, celery salt, and pepper into remaining egg.
- (You can do this part ahead and keep in refrigerator until ready to use.) Dough: Stir baking mix& water to a soft dough.
- Knead 5 times on a floured cloth covered board.
- (I just do this on a floured surface.) Roll out into a rectangle.
- Spread with filling.
- Roll up to make a long roll.
- Place sealed edge down on greased baking sheet.
- (I make a circle or a half-circle.) With scissors, make cuts 2/3 deep at 1"-2" intervals.
- (I slightly turn each piece to show filling.) Brush top with reserved egg.
- Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make cheese sauce.
- Cheese Sauce: Melt butter over low heat.
- Blend in baking mix, salt, and pepper.
- Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in milk.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir one minute.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- (I rarely bring this to a boil. I just make sure it's nice and hot, bringing the heat up slowly. Maybe it's my own quirk, but I don't scorch the milk that way. I slice the tuna ring and serve the slices and pass the cheese sauce. This is so yummy!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 812, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 172.3, Sodium 1285.4, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 42.5
EASY TUNA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
- Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
- Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1.25 cup
BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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.
BEST TUNA CASSEROLE
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
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 AND RICE CASSEROLE
This is a recipe I made combining two different casserole recipes I already had. I usually serve this tuna and rice casserole as a main dish with a side of salad.
Provided by Nico Albatross
Categories Tuna Casserole
Time 1h55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Combine milk, both soups, tuna, rice, celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, parsley, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl and mix until well incorporated. Pour into the prepared dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 834.6 mg
Tips:
- Choose canned tuna in water. Tuna packed in oil adds unnecessary fat and calories to the dish.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the casserole.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
- Use a creamy soup base. This will help to bind the casserole together and make it more flavorful.
- Season the casserole to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices as desired.
- Top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers. This will add a crispy topping to the dish.
- Bake the casserole until it is heated through and bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set up and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Tuna ring casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking by adding different vegetables, seasonings, and toppings. Whether you are making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, tuna ring casserole is sure to be a hit.
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