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Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

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!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole, tuna casserole, tuna noodle casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 Cups Dried Egg Noodles measure them dry
  • 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder optional for the boiling water
  • 10.5 oz Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 10.5 oz Can of Cream of Celery Soup
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • (2) 4 oz Cans of Tuna, drained
  • 1 tbsp Mrs Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning or any salt free seasoning
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1 Sleeve Ritz Crackers, crushed
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted 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.