Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole is one comfort dish everyone loves! What makes this recipe different, cheese in the casserole, fish crackers, and a creamy sauce! Kids love the fish crackers on top!

A tuna casserole, and a plate of tuna casserole

Tuna casserole has to be one of the ultimate comfort food recipes. Tender egg noodles, creamy sauce, English peas, and more make for a delicious casserole the whole family loves. This recipe has some unique twists thrown in. We are adding Cheddar cheese to the casserole and finishing it with fish crackers on top.

egg noodles, English peas, evaporated milk, fish crackers, onions, and cheese are pictured here.

To begin making this casserole, go ahead and cook your egg noodles first. Egg noodles are the perfect choice for this recipe because they are light. While the noodles quickly cook preheat your oven and assemble the rest of your ingredients. Did you know egg noodles contain more protein than regular wheat noodles?

This recipe for tuna casserole is so easy, once the noodles are cooked, you are simply going to stir everything together but the fish crackers!

Mixing together the mix for tuna casserole.

Now pop it into the oven, and let this casserole warm all of the way through!

casserole in dish before baking.

About five minutes before you are ready to pull this out, you are going to top with those fun fish crackers and cook for five more minutes. Then you are going to serve this delicious, and cheesy casserole up!

A plate of tuna noodle casserole that is super cheesy

Possible variations

Any of the following can be mixed in to customize this recipe.

  • Add a tablespoon of pimento for an extra bit of flavor
  • Add a drained can of mushrooms
  • Add Monterey Jack cheese instead of Cheddar cheese
  • Add a tablepsoon of pickled jalpeno peppers

This is a recipe that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy! The Cheesy middle gives this tuna casserole a depth of flavor everyone loves, and the fish-shaped crackers will make children gobble up this casserole!

Here are some more great tuna recipes.

Grilled Tuna and Cheese Sandwich

Tuna Stuffed Crescent Roll Casserole

Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole

A tuna casserole, and a plate of tuna casserole

Tuna Casserole

This tuna casserole has been a family favorite for a long time.   Egg Noodles, tuna, and a savory sauce makes this a favorite. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tuna Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 6 ounces tuna packed in water
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8.5 ounes English peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup tiny Fish-Shaped Crackers

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according package directions, drain. Stir in soup and next 6 ingredients, pour into a lightly 8 inch greased square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle casserole with crackers and bake an additional 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Notes

Any of the following can be mixed in to customize this recipe.
  • Add a tablespoon of pimento for an extra bit of flavor
  • Add a drained can of mushrooms
  • Add Monterey Jack cheese instead of Cheddar cheese
  • Add a tablepsoon of pickled jalpeno peppers

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.9mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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  1. shelbygirl

    5 stars
    .. I prefer my TNC without cheese…so make it without it. I just think its best to keep those flavors ‘ pure’..and the cheese sort of muddles it, IMO. Other than that, almost like the one my Grandmother taught me to make..MANY years ago. She added celery and a tiny bit of garlic, but all else is very much the same.. and she used a mixture of cracker/ bread crumbs for on the top. SO yummy. the same. I would request this dish a LOT. ..even asked for it for dinner on my 12th BD. ..thats how much I liked it. Still do, and I am now 50- something years young.

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