The BEST Tuna Casserole
The Best Tuna Casserole is SO easy to make! Made with a simple from scratch sauce, egg noodles, tuna, peas and a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this comfort food classic is sure to be a new family favorite! Serve with homemade dinner rolls and broccoli salad for a simply delicious dinner!
Ingredients
- 3 cups wide egg noodles (about 5 oz)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 12 oz water packed chunk tuna (drained)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Cook noodles according to package directions, removing when al dente. Drain, and set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion and cook until onion is translucent, stirring frequently.
- 4
Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir in Dijon mustard.
- 5
Add tuna, peas, noodles, and cheddar cheese and fold into the sauce.
- 6
Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
- 7
Combine Panko, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika parsley and melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.
- 8
Bake casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until heated through and golden brown on top. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.