This classic Tuna Noodle Casserole has canned tuna and egg noodles smothered in a creamy mushroom soup filling with cheese and peas. Top it off with buttery Ritz crackers, crispy fried onions, or potato chips.
2canssolid white albacore tuna in waterdrained. (5 oz. per can)
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspooncelery salt
¼teaspoonPepper
1(10.5 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soupor try my homemade version
1.5cupshalf and halfsee notes
1/2cupsour creamat room temp
1cupfrozen peas
1/3cupParmesan cheeseshredded
Casserole Topping
1cupRitz crackerscrushed
2Tablespoonsbuttermelted
Optional Garnish
3green onionsdiced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Shred the cheese and set aside to allow it to come to room temperature.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Decrease heat to low.Add the drained tuna, salt/pepper, celery salt, cream of mushroom soup, half and half, and sour cream. Stir until combined. Gradually sprinkle in the White cheddar and stir until well-combined and smooth.
Cook the egg noodles 1 minute shy of what the package instructs. Add 2 bouillon cubes to the boiling water to enhance the flavor of the egg noodles if desired.
Add the peas and drained egg noodles to the cream sauce and use a silicone spatula to gently stir until combined.
If not using an oven safe skillet, transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Top with Parmesan cheese.Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Combine the Ritz crackers and melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 5-7 minutes, until the top is brown and crisp.
Garnish with diced green onions and serve!
Notes
Pro Tips:
Half and Half is made of half milk, half cream. You can also use evaporated milk.
Frozen carrots, corn, and green beans may also be added.
Sliced mushrooms can also be used and sautéed with the onions and celery.
For best results, shred the cheese from a block instead of using bagged shredded cheese, which contains cellulose and doesn't melt as well.