Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy Tuna Noodle Bake, a classic American dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender egg noodles, savory tuna, and a cheesy sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna (drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter, sauté onion, add garlic, sprinkle flour and make a roux. Whisk in milk until thickened, then add sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in tuna, peas, and cheddar cheese. Fold in cooked noodles.
- Prepare topping: Mix crushed crackers or panko with melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole along with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or use canned salmon instead of tuna.
- Add chopped mushrooms or carrots for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
