Cheesy Tuna Noodle Bake with Crunchy Chip Topping

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Cheesy Tuna Noodle Bake with Crunchy Chip Topping brings comforting flavors to your table with a delightful American dish perfect for pescatarians. This recipe features tender egg noodles, rich mushroom sauce, and flaky tuna, all crowned with a crispy potato chip layer. Ideal for quick family dinners, it’s a crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will love.

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Overview

This Creamy Cheddar Tuna Casserole is a nostalgic, comforting dish that combines tender egg noodles, savory tuna, and a rich mushroom sauce, all topped with a crispy potato chip crust. Perfect for a quick family dinner, this casserole is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten, Fish

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 Ounces (oz) egg noodles, packaged
• 2 10.5 Ounces (oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 5 Ounces (oz) cans tuna, drained
• 1 Cup green peas, frozen
• 0.5 4.5 Ounces (oz) can mushrooms, sliced and drained
• 0.25 Cups onion, minced
• 1 Cup potato chips, crushed
• 0.5 Cups whole milk (optional for creaminess)
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) unsalted butter (optional for sautéing fresh mushrooms)
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic, minced (optional for added flavor)

Steps

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. If using fresh mushrooms, sauté them in butter until golden brown. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook Noodles: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Mix Casserole Base: In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, condensed soup, 1 cup of cheese, drained tuna, peas, mushrooms, onion, and optional milk for added creaminess. Season with black pepper and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
5. Add Toppings: Top the casserole with crushed potato chips and the remaining 1 cup of cheese. For extra flavor, sprinkle with minced garlic if desired.
6. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, crunchy delight!

Enjoy your homemade Cheesy Tuna Noodle Bake with Crunchy Chip Topping!