Velveeta Tuna Noodle Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, Velveeta Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution your family will love. This recipe combines tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, and sweet peas in a velvety cheese sauce made with melted Velveeta and cream of mushroom soup. Infused with savory onion, garlic powder, and the perfect hint of seasoning, every bite is a burst of creamy flavor. For added texture, an optional topping of crunchy buttered breadcrumbs creates a golden, bubbly crust that’s sure to impress. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total bake time of 35 minutes, this hearty casserole is an effortless way to serve up nostalgia at dinnertime. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal or make-ahead leftovers, it's a must-try classic that's as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna (in water), drained
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup buttered breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cubed Velveeta cheese and milk. Stir constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cream of mushroom soup, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine.
Fold in the drained tuna and frozen peas into the sauce mixture.
Add the cooked egg noodles and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray, then pour the noodle mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
If desired, sprinkle buttered breadcrumbs evenly over the top for a crunchy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.4 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.1 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 9575 mg | 416% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.8 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.2 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.2 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 2949 mg | 227% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3438 mg | 73% | |
*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.
