Ingredients for Delicious Tuna Noodle Casserole
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- Salt to taste
- 1 pound wide egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions (green onions), divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups whole milk
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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How to Make Delicious Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound egg noodles and cook until al dente (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain noodles and set aside in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add half (1/4 cup) of the sliced scallions and cook until softened (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the flour and Dijon mustard and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and thickened (16-18 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles in the large bowl. Gently stir in the drained tuna.
- Transfer the tuna-noodle mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, remaining 1/4 cup scallions, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tuna noodle casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
82g
Carbs
9g
