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Tuna Casserole

This classic Tuna Casserole is loaded with a homemade cream sauce and tender noodles. A comforting dish that's loved by kids and adults alike!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, seafood
Keyword: comfort food, easy, tuna
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 (16 oz) package baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 (12 oz) package egg noodles cooked al dente according to package directions
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 2 (5 oz cans) tuna drained
  • 1 (8 oz) block cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large, straight-edged sauté pan or stockpot.
  • Add in onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the veggies are tender.
  • Sprinkle on flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring the whole time.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth, milk, and vinegar.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, stir in mushrooms and simmer for another 5 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and stir in noodles, peas, tuna, and cheddar cheese.
  • Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with panko and parmesan.
  • Spray with cooking spray then bake for 15-20 minutes in preheated oven or until cheese is bubbly.
  • Let sit for about 10 minutes then serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2182IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg