Tuna Noodle Casserole
A classic comfort food, this tuna noodle casserole is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb mixture. Perfect for a weeknight family dinner!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound egg noodles
- 0.5 cup butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans tuna drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 0.5 cup butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt, pepper, drained tuna, frozen peas, and 1.5 cups cheddar cheese.
- Add the cooked egg noodles and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
For an extra cheesy casserole, you can add more cheese on top before baking. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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