Comforting and easy on the wallet, crock pot tuna noodle casserole is an ideal weeknight meal that the whole family will love. And while everyone claims to have the best tuna noodle casserole recipe, it's ultimately about the cook's personal preferences. Are you using onion or onion powder? Celery or celery salt? Fresh mushrooms or canned? Canned cream of mushroom soup or a homemade cream sauce? The combinations are endless! This article will introduce you to a wide range of recipes for crock pot tuna noodle casserole, from simple and quick options to the more complex, yet still convenient, versions.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SLOW-COOKER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
We tweaked this family-friendly classic to work for the slow cooker. It's easy, wholesome and totally homemade!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, sweet pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cream and noodles. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 4-5 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tuna, lemon juice and remaining salt and pepper. , Remove insert from slow cooker. Stir cheese, tuna mixture and peas into noodle mixture. Let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with potato chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CROCK POT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Bravo for a tuna noodle casserole that forgoes crackers in favor of healthier ingredients like peas! This one is easy to prepare and relatively inexpensive. The flavor can be zipped up, if you desire, by sprinkling with Cheddar or Parmesan cheese the last 1/2 hour of cooking time, or after it is cooked. White albacore tuna tastes the best; however, other tuna works well too and is freer of Mercury. This recipe fits a 2.5 qt. crock pot.
Provided by ChefWhiz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Follow pasta package directions to cook pasta.
- Drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a sprayed slow cooker combine soup with 1/4 cup water.
- Choose between the following two methods (steps 5 and 6 below) of assembling the casserole, with the first yielding the prettiest result but both working well.
- Pour cooked, drained pasta in slow cooker in the first layer; add onion for the next layer; add tuna for the third layer; and add thawed frozen peas for the top layer (1st method).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked, drained pasta and onion and tuna and peas and put into sprayed slow cooker (2nd method).
- Cover and cook on High 1 1/2 to 2 hours to heat through; and, if you like, add cheese during the last 1/2 hour of baking.
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
"Tuna noodle casserole was the first dish my mom made after she got married. It took me years to perfect it!" says Ree.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook as the label directs for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, until softened. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture and stir so that the flour coats the onion and mushrooms thoroughly. Cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 more minute. Add the milk and sherry and whisk to combine. Cook the sauce, whisking, until it's nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Adjust the seasoning to make sure the sauce is adequately salted.
- Add the tuna to the sauce and stir, then stir in the bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Stir in the noodles until they're coated. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and transfer the noodle mixture to the dish.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a bowl in the microwave; combine it with the panko and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Top the casserole with the panko mixture and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
CROCK POT TUNA CASSEROLE
I'm so excited! I just found this recipe and made some changes more to my liking. I would make it tomorrow, but DH will be away on business. I love tuna casserole, but never thought of making one in a crock pot. Prep time does not include hard boiling the eggs.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Tuna
Time 5h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, except 1 1/2 cup potato chips, in slow cooker and stir well.
- Top mixture with remaining 1 1/2 cup potato chips.
- Cover and cook on Low 5 to 8 hours.
EASY SLOW COOKER TUNA CASSEROLE
I couldn't find many slow cooker pasta recipes here that would cook the pasta along with everything else in the cooker. So this is a basic recipe that I made up, along the lines of my mama's stovetop tuna casserole, that can be tweaked by using different type of soup, vegetables, and pasta types as well as adding more or different cheeses, herbs, or spices. Super easy and even my 2-year-old ate it! It makes a very soft pasta, not al dente.
Provided by Logansmama
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 5h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray to coat.
- Combine milk, condensed soup, and garlic in the slow cooker. Stir in tuna, Cheddar cheese, then mushrooms. Add macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on Low until pasta is very soft, 5 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 726.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Satisfy hearty appetites with a tuna casserole that has a few tasty extras like broccoli, roasted red bell pepper and a sprinkling of buttery Progresso™ breadcrumbs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain linguine as directed on package, adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix soup mix and milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper.
- Add linguine, broccoli, tuna and roasted peppers to soup mixture; stir gently to mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix butter and bread crumbs; sprinkle over linguine mixture.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1570 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
ONE POT TUNA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, adding peas for the final 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add the mushroom soup, tuna, milk, and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted, and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the pasta and peas until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 451.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- Utilize a crock pot or slow cooker with a capacity of at least 4 quarts to ensure ample space for all ingredients.
- For a creamier texture, employ cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup as a substitute for cream of celery soup.
- Incorporating a can of drained water chestnuts imparts a delightful crunch and subtle sweetness to the casserole.
- If the desired consistency is thicker, consider adding additional crushed crackers or cooked rice.
- Spruce up the casserole with a sprinkle of paprika or cayenne pepper for a touch of heat and vibrant color.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this classic Crock Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole, a delectable and effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its rich and creamy sauce, tender tuna, and medley of vegetables, this casserole is sure to satisfy the appetites of family and friends alike. Experiment with different variations by incorporating your favorite vegetables, herbs, and seasonings to create a personalized and flavorful dish that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
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