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Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

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A nostalgic and creamy tuna noodle casserole topped with crunchy potato chips, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles, slightly undercooked Cook for 2 minutes less than package instructions.
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced Sauté until tender.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing the onions.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 12-ounce can solid white albacore tuna, drained
  • 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to use a different cheese.
  • 1 cup peas
Topping
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare egg noodles by cooking them for two minutes less than the package instructions. Drain them well.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until they are tender.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and the cooked onions. Mix well.
  5. Gently fold in the tuna, peas, and cheddar cheese into the mixture until combined.
  6. Carefully fold in the prepared egg noodles, ensuring they are coated well with the mixture.
  7. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and top with crushed potato chips.
  8. Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 2 months.
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