Karen’s Tuna Cassarole - August

Karen’s Tuna Cassarole

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) package egg noodles or elbow macaroni
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
⅓ can of milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup crushed potato chips
½ teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 pats of butter (optional)

A classic, comforting tuna casserole that's easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. Made with tender noodles, creamy mushroom soup, tuna, sweet peas, and plenty of cheddar cheese, then topped with crunchy potato chips for the perfect golden finish. This is a simple, old-fashioned comfort food favorite that's sure to bring everyone back for seconds!

Step-by-Step Recipe

Gather all ingredients.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to the water, then add noodles or macaroni. Cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 7–9 minutes. Drain.

In a large bowl, mix together the cooked noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, tuna, peas, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Add 2 pats of butter if desired.

Transfer the mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and crushed potato chips.

Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.