Description

This Best Campbell’s Tuna Casserole is a quick and budget-friendly comfort food classic that combines pantry staples like canned tuna, egg noodles, and Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup for a creamy, hearty meal. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and loved by kids and adults alike, offering nostalgic flavors with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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For the Casserole:

4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
2 cans (10.5 oz each) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (regular or 25% lower sodium)
2 cans (10 oz each) tuna, drained
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup milk

For the Topping:

2 tbsp dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Prepare for Baking: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures your oven is hot and ready when it’s time to bake the casserole.
Combine Ingredients in Casserole: In a 3-quart casserole dish, stir together the hot cooked medium egg noodles, both cans of cream of mushroom soup, drained tuna, thawed frozen peas, and milk until everything is evenly incorporated.
Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Once baked, stir the casserole well to evenly distribute the creamy sauce.
Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix the dry bread crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the hot casserole, then return the casserole to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and crispy.
Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth. Enjoy your warm and comforting tuna noodle casserole!

Notes

Use either water-packed or oil-packed canned tuna; chunk light or solid white albacore both work well.
Do not overcook noodles initially; cook just shy of al dente since they will continue cooking in the oven.
Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole.
Thaw frozen peas before adding to ensure even cooking.
For a golden crust, mix bread crumbs with melted butter and watch closely to prevent over-browning; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
Substitute egg noodles with penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni as preferred.
Try cream of celery or cream of chicken soup as an alternative to cream of mushroom soup.
Frozen mixed vegetables or fresh peas (blanched) can replace frozen peas.
Use heavy cream for richer casserole or chicken broth for a lighter version.
Crushed crackers, panko, or potato chips can be used instead of bread crumbs for topping.
Refrigerate leftovers tightly covered for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or microwave portions for 2-3 minutes, adding a splash of milk if dry.

Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 37 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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