A warm, cozy, old-fashioned tuna noodle casserole made with tender egg noodles, creamy sauce, peas, albacore tuna, melty cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Easy, nostalgic, and perfect for busy nights or family dinners!
1tspChicken Bouillon Powderoptional for the boiling water
10.5ozCan of Cream of Chicken Soup
10.5ozCan of Cream of Celery Soup
1/2CupSour Cream
1CupMilk
1CupFrozen Peas
(2)4 ozCans of Tuna, drained
1tbspMrs Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoningor any salt free seasoning
1tspOnion Powder
1/2tspBlack Pepper
2CupsShredded Colby Jack Cheese
1SleeveRitz Crackers, crushed
4tbspUnsalted Butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Add bouillon to boiling water. Boil the noodles for 4minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix both soups, sour cream, milk, peas, tuna, and seasonings.
Gently stir in the noodles.
Spread mixture into baking dish and top with cheese.
Mix crushed Ritz with melted butter and sprinkle over top.
Bake 25 minutes or until bubbling and lightly golden.
Notes
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
Make-Ahead:
Assemble the casserole fully (except the Ritz topping) and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add the topping right before baking.
Storage:
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3–4 days.Reheating:Warm individual portions in the microwave or reheat in the oven at 325°F until hot.Pro tip: Add extra crackers or chips on top before reheating to bring back the crunch.