Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Becky Wergers  PHOTO BY: K-Dub 

"This was a favorite in my home growing up and now it's a favorite of my family as well. I double the recipe these days for my husband and three children. For a change of pace I add canned chopped green chilies and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, use pasta shells or spirals, or top the casserole with sliced American or cheddar cheese instead of bread crumbs."
Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (11 ounce) can condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; place noodles in water and bring to boil again. Cook until al dente; drain well.
  3. While noodles are cooking saute in a medium size saucepan vegetable oil, onion, green and red bell peppers. Saute until tender.
  4. Pour soup, tuna, milk, salt and black pepper into the saucepan. Mix well over medium-low heat.
  5. Fold the noodles into the saucepan.
  6. Pour entire mixture into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the mixture. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until the top is crisp and golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by mkinsell 
Made this last night with a few changes. I used peas instead of green peppers, added 2 beaten... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by JOMA8471 
I really liked this one! A little on the dry side, so will put in 2 cans of soup next time. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Food Fan 
Very good! I used 1 10oz can of chicken instead of tuna and added green peas and diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by alicia 
Very good!! Easy recipie! I added 1/2c milk and 1/4c sourcream so it wasnt so dry and 1/4tsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by sleepingKelly 
Rather plain and boring. However, it makes a pretty good base to add other ingredients. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by TANKGIRL420 
Very yummy - a little on the dry side, next time I will use more soup. Great dish to prepare... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by RRB21 
Very good! I used a can of broccoli cheese soup, about a cup of sour cream, and a hand full of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by soursugardill 
Good for when you don't have a whole lot of stuff around the house, and it was easy to make. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by AMY HAGBERG 
This recipe was easy to make, but just "okay" according to my family. I thought my kids would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.77 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2002 by JENRL 
This recipe is easy to adapt to your time schedule. I didn't have time to saute so I used... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 379

  • Total Fat: 11.8g
  • Cholesterol: 74mg
  • Sodium: 649mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 18.4g

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