Cheesy No Bake Tuna Casserole for One
Perfectly portioned and irresistibly creamy, this Cheesy No Bake Tuna Casserole for One is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. With tender egg noodles, flaky canned tuna, and a velvety sauce made from cream cheese and melted cheddar, this one-pot recipe is both satisfying and quick to make, ready in just 15 minutes. Frozen peas add a pop of color and nutrients, while a hint of garlic and onion powder infuses the dish with savory goodness. Finish it off with an optional sprinkle of crunchy breadcrumbs or fresh parsley, and you’ve got a hassle-free, no-bake meal that feels cozy and indulgent. Ideal for solo diners or anyone in need of a quick but hearty dinner, this tuna casserole is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
- 1 can (5 ounces) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 third cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 quarter cup Frozen peas
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Breadcrumbs (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 6-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
While the noodles are cooking, heat the frozen peas in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat with a splash of water until warmed through. Drain any excess water and set aside.
In the same pot you cooked the noodles in, lower the heat to medium and add the cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese has fully melted and become a smooth sauce, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s fully melted and combined with the cream cheese mixture.
Add the drained tuna and cooked peas to the cheese sauce, gently stirring to coat everything evenly.
Return the cooked noodles to the pot, folding them into the cheesy tuna mixture until well combined.
If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a bit of crunch or garnish with parsley for a fresh touch.
Serve warm in your favorite bowl and enjoy your easy, cheesy tuna casserole for one!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
