Quick, Easy, Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Tuna casserole is a classic, comforting casserole dish that works perfectly as a mid-week meal for your family or as a potluck meal for large groups.

This recipe combines the familiar goodness of the classic casserole with a few small additions that kick up the flavor! 

While not the healthiest meal out there, the tuna is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health and brain development. I don't generally cook with "cream of anything" soup, but using reduced sodium options and partaking in the gooey goodness in moderation are the keys to enjoying comfort foods the smart way. 

This is the perfect meal for families on-the-go. It is fast, cheap, and easy! The ingredients for this meal can be purchased for less than $25, and if your family is like my family of 5, you can enjoy the leftover casserole on the following day, or even freeze it for later. 

Tip: When cooking with a glass dish, never use a cold metal spoon or serving utensil! If the cold metal touches the hot glass, it can explode!  

Trick: Use packaged tuna instead of cans for quicker and cleaner preparation!

Quick, Easy, Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Prep Time: 15 Minutes   |   Cook Time: 40 Minutes   |   Total Time: 55 Minutes

Serves Everyone! (Party Size)

Ingredients: 

• 12 oz package Wide Egg Noodles
• 2-10.5 oz cans Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Low Sodium)
• 1 cup Frozen Green Peas, defrosted
• 1 small Yellow Onion, chopped thin
• 6 oz jar Sliced Mushrooms
• 3-6 oz cans Tuna, drained
• 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1/2 set aside)
• 4 tbsp Butter (salted or unsalted)
• 1 cup Garlic & Herb Bread Crumbs
• 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder 
• 1/2 tbsp Onion Powder 
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a large pot, heat 8 cups of water to a boil. When boiling, add egg noodles and cook until al dente as instructed. 

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, peas, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir. Add cooked noodles, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup. Stir. 

3. Pour noodle mixture into a 9x13 dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. 

4. Melt butter. Add bread crumbs to melted butter and stir until all of the bread crumbs are moist. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly across the top of the casserole.

5. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven. Serve while hot.