Save A comforting classic featuring tender noodles, creamy tuna sauce, and a buttery golden Ritz cracker topping—perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
This casserole has always been a favorite at my family gatherings, bringing everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles
- Casserole Mixture: 2 cans (5 oz/140 g each) tuna in water, drained
- Casserole Mixture: 1 can (10.5 oz/300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Casserole Mixture: 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- Casserole Mixture: 1 cup (115 g) frozen peas, thawed
- Casserole Mixture: 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Casserole Mixture: 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- Casserole Mixture: 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- Casserole Mixture: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Casserole Mixture: 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Casserole Mixture: 1/4 tsp salt
- Topping: 1 sleeve (about 30) Ritz crackers, crushed
- Topping: 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Topping: 2 tbsp (15 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Step 2:
- Cook egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, peas, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Fold in the cooked noodles until evenly coated.
- Step 4:
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Step 5:
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter (and Parmesan cheese, if using). Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Step 6:
- Bake uncovered for 25 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
- Step 7:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Save This dish always brings back fond memories of family dinners where everyone asks for seconds.
Required Tools
Large pot, strainer, mixing bowls, 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish, oven
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (noodles crackers), milk (cheese butter sour cream), fish (tuna). May contain soy (soup), egg (noodles). Always check labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 420. Total Fat 22 g. Carbohydrates 38 g. Protein 20 g per serving.
Save This creamy tuna noodle casserole will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.
Recipe Help
- → What type of noodles work best?
Egg noodles are ideal for their texture and ability to hold the creamy sauce well.
- → Can I substitute the mushroom soup?
Yes, you can use cream of celery or chicken soup for a different flavor profile.
- → How to achieve a crispy topping?
Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and Parmesan cheese, then bake until golden brown.
- → Is it possible to prepare ahead of time?
You can assemble the dish in advance, refrigerate, and bake before serving for convenience.
- → Any suggestions for added veggies?
Sautéed mushrooms or diced celery add extra flavor and texture to the mixture.