Classic Tuna Casserole
 
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Tender noodles, diced onion and celery, frozen corn, and canned tuna all tossed in a creamy homemade white sauce and then topped with potato chips and shredded cheese. A simple, family-friendly dish that uses pantry and refrigerator staples.
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Recipe type: Casserole/Dinner
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 2 cups homemade white sauce or 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup + 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 16 ounce package of noodles, cooked according to package directions (Make sure to salt the water.)
  • 2 cans tuna, drained (Albacore tuna tastes less fishy than regular.)
  • 2-3 stalks celery, diced small
  • 1 medium onion, diced small
  • 1 cup frozen peas or frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • ½ cup crushed plain potato chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl combine the white sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, cooked noodles, drained tuna, celery, onion, frozen veggies, and 1 cup of cheese. (If desired, sauté the celery and onion in a little butter or olive oil before adding them. I usually don't because I'm lazy, but it does add a little more depth of flavor.)
  3. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  4. Next, pour the mixture into the pan and spread it until even.
  5. Mix together the remaining 1 cup of cheese and the crushed potato chips, and then sprinkle it evenly over the noodle mixture.
  6. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese and chips start to brown.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/classic-tuna-casserole/