Overnight Tuna Casserole Recipe
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Overnight Tuna Casserole

By: Shirley Glaab 
"Shirley also shares this update of an old-time favorite--comforting tuna casserole. 'This may be the easiest tuna macaroni casserole ever,' she informs. 'I prepare it the night before, and then just pop in the microwave. There's no need to precook the macaroni, so there's really no fuss.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the tuna, macaroni, peas, onions and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Microwave, covered, on high for 15-17 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand for 5 minutes or until melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by Jeanie   view full review
This can also be baked in the oven and you do not need to precook the noodles - they will cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by lsk   view full review
I'm rating it a five because the flavor was good and it wasn't the fault of the recipe that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Lesa Lee   view full review
I had to change this recipe around just a little because I didn't have time to let it sit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by arnandlor   view full review
Easiest and the best as far as Tuna Casserole goes!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by Sandy S.   view full review
Good casserole, and very easy for those who want to exploit the microwave! I think I'd try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by Wallkill Panther Mom   view full review
This recipe turned out better than I expected. As far as tuna casserole goes, it was just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by ladybuggs5224   view full review
Made this last night for DH to pop in the microwave since I had to work till 8pm tonight....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by PTMUGUCA   view full review
Make this today for dinner , I made it the night before so all i had to do was pop it in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by Lori   view full review
So easy and tasty! I used ingredients in my pantry-- two pouches of tuna and cream of mushroom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2011 by BOOKMARKER   view full review
Tried this subbing chicken, probably 2c or so. Also used whole wheat elbows. I baked mine in...

 

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