Betty Crocker 1950s Tuna Noodle Casserole
Take a trip back in time with this classic Betty Crocker 1950s Tuna Noodle Casserole—a timeless comfort food that’s creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly nostalgic. This beloved vintage recipe combines tender egg noodles, savory chunks of tuna, and vibrant peas, all enveloped in a rich, velvety mixture of condensed cream of mushroom soup and a hint of milk. Topped with crunchy crushed potato chips and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy potluck, this retro dish is both effortlessly simple and universally satisfying. Whether you’re cherishing memories or creating new ones, this casserole invites nostalgia to your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 12 ounces canned tuna in water
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 cups frozen peas
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cups plain potato chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions, then drain.
While the noodles are cooking, open the canned tuna, drain the water, and flake the tuna into small pieces with a fork.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, cooked peas, shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, and the flaked tuna. Mix until well combined.
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the mixture and gently stir until all noodles are evenly coated.
Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the butter, then pour the noodle mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
Crush the potato chips into smaller pieces and evenly sprinkle them over the top of the casserole.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Dish up and enjoy this comforting 1950s tuna noodle casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1681 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 1013 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1304 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
