Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

4.39 from 31 votes

Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

This creamy, old-fashioned tuna noodle casserole is pure comfort food! Tender noodles, a rich sauce, and a crunchy potato chip topping make it a family favorite that never goes out of style.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: old fashioned tuna noodle casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 460kcal

Author: Deanne Frieders

Ingredients

8 ounces egg noodles
2 (5-ounce) cans tuna drained
2 10.5 ounce cans lower sodium cream of mushroom soup
10 ounces 2% milk
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
2 Tablespoons onion chopped
½ green pepper chopped
2 cups crushed potato chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 casserole pan. Set aside.
Cook 8 ounces egg noodles according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, add warm cooked egg noodles, well drained 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna , 2 10.5 ounce cans lower sodium cream of mushroom soup, 10 ounces 2% milk, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 2 Tablespoons onion and ½ green pepper. Gently stir to combine.
Pour into prepared casserole dish and spread evenly throughout.
Cook for 15 minutes. Add 2 cups crushed potato chips to the top and cook 15 minutes more, until the edges begin to bubble.
Allow to sit 5-10 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Tips

Soup swaps: You can use cream of chicken or cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom.
Add veggies: Stir in a cup of frozen peas or mixed vegetables for extra color and nutrition.
Tuna: Drain the tuna well so the sauce stays creamy, not watery.

Topping ideas: Potato chips are the classic choice, but crushed crackers, French-fried onions, or breadcrumbs also work great.

Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead (without topping), refrigerate, then bake as directed.

Freezer friendly: Freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months. Add fresh chips before baking.

Serving idea: Pair with peas, a side salad, or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.

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