Description
This best tuna casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make weeknight dish that combines tender egg noodles, creamy mushroom soup, tuna, and peas, all topped with crunchy crushed potato chips and melted cheddar cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Cook Noodles: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook them until they are tender but still firm to the bite, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain the noodles well.
- Preheat Oven: While the noodles are cooking, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, drained tuna, frozen peas, sliced mushrooms, and chopped onion. Stir everything together until evenly coated with the soup.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixed casserole ingredients into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crushed potato chips over the top of the casserole mixture, then evenly distribute the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top for a crunchy, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the casserole start to turn a light golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For a different crunchy topping, substitute crushed potato chips with crushed butter crackers, cornflakes, or French-fried onions.
- This casserole pairs beautifully with roasted Brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli, or green beans for a complete meal.
