Tuna Casserole Recipes | Cheesy Noodle Bake + Thrifty Potato Chip Top
These classic tuna casserole recipes are quick, comforting, and made from pantry staples—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Choose a cheesy tuna noodle bake with cream soup, or go “thrifty” with a crunchy potato chip topping and peas—both bake at 350°F in about 25 minutes.
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Cheese Tuna Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups noodles
- 1 can tuna fish, drained
- 4 oz sharp cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 can milk (use the soup can to measure)
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Instructions
- Cook noodles as directed on package; drain.
- Combine noodles, drained tuna, soup, milk, and shredded sharp cheese.
- Bake in a 2-quart casserole for 25 minutes. Serves 4.
- Total cook time: 25 minutes
- Equipment: 2-quart casserole
- Servings: 4
Thrifty Tuna Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (7 oz) can flaked tuna, drained
- 1 1/4 cups crushed potato chips (use about 1 cup in the mix; save the rest for topping)
- 1 cup cooked green peas, drained
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Instructions
- In a small casserole dish, mix soup and milk until smooth.
- Stir in tuna, peas, and about 1 cup crushed potato chips.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed potato chips on top.
- Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Serves 4.
- Total cook time: 25 minutes
- Equipment: small casserole dish
- Servings: 4
Tuna Casserole FAQ
Can I use cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup?
Yes—either one works well. Use the same amount and bake as directed.
Do I have to use noodles in the cheesy tuna casserole?
Noodles are traditional, but you can substitute cooked macaroni or other short pasta.
How do I keep tuna casserole from drying out?
Use the full amount of soup and milk, and don’t overbake. Covering loosely with foil can also help.
Can I add vegetables?
Yes—peas are included in the thrifty version. You can also add cooked carrots, corn, or mushrooms.