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Tuna Casserole

This creamy, cheesy tuna casserole is the ultimate comfort food! It’s made with tender macaroni, flaky tuna, a can of green peas, and creamy condensed soup—all topped with melty Cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions. Perfect for busy weeknights, this oven-baked casserole is a delicious way to get dinner on the table fast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy tuna pasta, easy tuna bake, tuna casserole, tuna noodle casserole
Cooking Method: Oven
Diet: Pescatarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 308kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups macaroni cooked
  • 5 oz tuna 1 can, drained
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can
  • 15 oz green peas 1 1 can, drained
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 ½ cups onions French fried

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni, drained tuna, green peas, and condensed soup. Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the fried onions over the top.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, until the onions are golden and crispy.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any small pasta shape if you don’t have macaroni.
  • Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven!

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg