Deluxe Tuna Casserole With Egg Noodles Recipe

This Deluxe Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a creamy, dreamy, and crunchy comfort food classic, elevated with Ritz crackers for an irresistible texture! Featuring tender egg noodles, succulent tuna, and a rich sauce, this casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a family gathering. Easily customizable – swap sour cream for yogurt for a lighter version!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 672.3 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.6 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Deluxe Tuna Casserole With Egg Noodles

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How to Make Deluxe Tuna Casserole With Egg Noodles

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  3. Cook 1 pound egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  4. While noodles cook, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until softened (about 5 minutes).
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sautéed vegetables, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained), 1 cup half-and-half, 1 cup frozen peas (thawed), 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
  6. Mix thoroughly to combine.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Crush 1 cup Ritz crackers into crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  9. Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter over the cracker crumbs.
  10. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

116g

Carbs

13g

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