Kid Friendly Tuna Casserole
Whip up a comforting, family-friendly dinner with this Kid Friendly Tuna Casserole, a quick and easy dish that's sure to please even the pickiest eaters! Perfect for busy weeknights, this creamy casserole combines tender egg noodles, nutritious peas and carrots, and protein-packed canned tuna in a flavorful base of cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese. Topped with a golden, buttery breadcrumb crust, every bite is a delightful mix of creamy and crunchy textures. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, this six-serving meal is as convenient as it is satisfying. Serve it warm for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish your whole family will love. Keywords: kid-friendly recipe, tuna casserole, easy weeknight dinner, family meals, comfort food, quick casserole recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 10 ounces canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Add the cooked egg noodles, drained tuna, frozen peas and carrots, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Gently mix until evenly combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the bread crumbs and mix well.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Then, evenly distribute the buttered breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this kid-approved meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 971 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
