Description
This extra cheesy tuna noodle casserole features multiple layers of melty cheese, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, celery, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese into the tuna mixture.
- Add the cooked noodles to the tuna mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour half of the noodle mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Add the rest of the noodle mixture to the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and sour cream.
- You can add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the mixture for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a crispy topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg