Best 9 Creamy Spinach Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Craving a delightful and creamy culinary creation that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the creamy spinach tuna casserole! This classic dish combines the richness of spinach, the flaky texture of tuna, and a luscious creamy sauce, all baked to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this step-by-step guide will provide you with the essential instructions and pro tips to craft a creamy spinach tuna casserole that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of creating this comforting and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH & TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Homemade mushroom sauce kicks the can of soup out of the picture in this veggie-centric, healthy riff on a classic tuna-noodle casserole recipe. Serve with steamed green beans.

Provided by Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Categories     Healthy Fish & Seafood Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 ounces egg noodles, preferably whole-wheat (4 1/2 cups dry)
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup reduced-fat milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna in olive oil (see Tips), drained and flaked
10 cups baby spinach or 4 cups frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs (see Tips), preferably whole-wheat
¾ cup grated aged Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan (or similar-size 3-quart baking dish) with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Dry the pot.
  • Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in the pot over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until their liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sherry, soy sauce, salt and pepper and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir to coat and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Increase heat to high, add 1/2 cup broth and stir until starting to boil. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, milk and mustard; bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add tuna, spinach and the reserved noodles; cook, gently stirring often, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in a small bowl. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 415.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPINACH TUNA CASSEROLE



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"After a busy day of bookkeeping for our family contracting business, I count on this rapid recipe my mother passed along to me," relates Nancy Adams of Hancock, New Hampshire. "I double it if I need to feed unexpected guests who stop by at mealtime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons crushed seasoned stuffing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice; add to tuna mixture and mix well. , Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SPINACH TUNA CASSEROLE



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This tuna casserole is anything but basic. We took a classic recipe and dressed it up with cheesy crescent pinwheels and spinach. And thanks to rotisserie chicken, your tuna noodle casserole can easily be transformed into chicken noodle casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz)
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat soup and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir in cooked noodles, tuna, spinach, milk and lemon peel; heat until bubbly. Spoon mixture into casserole.
  • Unroll dough; firmly press perforations to seal. Sprinkle dough with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Starting at short side, roll up dough; pinch seam to seal. Using serrated knife, cut roll into 8 slices. Place slices, cut side up, on top of tuna mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and dough is deep golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and light golden on top, about 15 minutes.

MAKEOVER SPINACH TUNA CASSEROLE



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This thick, gooey casserole has been a family favorite for years.-Karla Hamrick, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken stuffing mix
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/3 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream mixture. Add spinach, stuffing mix, bread crumbs and tuna., Drain noodles and place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with tuna mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SHELLS WITH TUNA AND SPINACH



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This update to the old-fashioned tuna casserole is just as delicious as you remember: It gets a fresh taste from spinach and a fun shape from shells.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced small
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups whole milk
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 hamburger bun, torn into large pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
2 cans (6 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
6 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 20), cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until slightly thickened and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let sauce cool slightly.
  • In a food processor, combine bun, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red-pepper flakes. Process until fine crumbs form. Transfer half the mixture to a large bowl and combine with spinach, tuna, and half the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Fill each shell with 2 heaping tablespoons spinach mixture and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and breadcrumb mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

CHEESY TUNA SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Tuna Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teena03

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces medium noodles
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese
6 1/2 ounces tuna, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained, and sliced (optional)
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook noodles, drain. Meanwhile, press excess moisture from thawed spinach; set aside.
  • In saucepan cook chopped onion in 3 TBS. butter til tender. Blend in flour, dry mustard, and salt. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add shredded cheese, stir tip melted. Stir in cooked noodles, thawed spinach, water chestnuts and tuna. Put in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle atop. Bake in 350 oven for 40 to 45 minutes or tip heated through. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

MAKEOVER SPINACH TUNA CASSEROLE



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Found this "lighter" take in Light and Tasty, Feb/March 2007. The original was 673 calories and this one is 346 calories. Was in the mood for some comfort food and I found this in the latest magazine. It was truly wonderful! Tweaked a bit.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups nonfat milk
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup sliced white button mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (6 ounce) package reduced-sodium chicken flavor stuffing mix
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 (6 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained and flaked
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter.
  • Stir in flour until blended.
  • Gradually stir in milk.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat; stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream mixture and hot sauce, if using.
  • Add the spinach, stuffing mix, bread crumbs, mushrooms and tuna; mix well.
  • Drain noodles and place in a 13"x9" baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Top with tuna mixture; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 529.6, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 21.9

CREAMY CHEDDAR AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Broccoli or spinach casserole.

Provided by Teresa

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

butter-flavored cooking spray
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add spinach, condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper to the onions; stir to combine. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top and dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 644.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of heavy cream and milk instead of just milk.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes for a bit of extra spice.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • If you don't have any bread crumbs on hand, you can use crushed crackers or tortilla chips instead.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Creamy spinach tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and crunchy bread crumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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