Best 12 Easy Peasy Cheesy Tuna Casserole Recipes

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"Easy Peasy Cheesy Tuna Casserole": A Comforting Dish for Busy Weeknights. When it comes to quick and effortless meals, "Easy Peasy Cheesy Tuna Casserole" is a classic choice that ticks all the right boxes. With a combination of tuna, cheese, and a handful of pantry staples, this casserole dish is not only a breeze to prepare but also delivers a satisfying and comforting meal that the whole family will love. It's an ideal option for those hectic weeknights when time is of the essence, or as a go-to dish for potlucks and gatherings. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the simple steps to create this cheesy tuna casserole that is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is the best tuna noodle casserole! My family and friends always request it! And, best of all, it is easy!

Provided by CFOSTER

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) packages egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
3 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles and return to the pot. Pour olive oil and salt over the drained noodles; stir.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Put processed cheese food cubes into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes; pour over noodles and add tuna, peas, celery soup, mushroom soup, and black pepper. Stir to coat noodles completely; pour into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the noodle mixture to cover completely.
  • Bake in preheated oven until Parmesan cheese just begins to brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 140.3 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 3490.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Dinner has never been easier than with this updated classic tuna casserole. Full of pantry staples, the dish comes together quickly. Make the casserole sauce, pour it over your favorite noodles, top it with cheese, and bake it off for a new weeknight staple.

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups peas, canned, drained
1 cup carrot, drained
4 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions and drained
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup butter crackers, crumbled
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and cook for another minute, until thickened.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has thickened, 10-12 minutes, stir in the peas, carrots, and tuna.
  • Spread the cooked egg noodles in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce over pasta in the pan and stir to combine. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir to incorporate. Spread the casserole in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.
  • In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the cracker crumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and bubbling.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams

QUICK AND EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole is perfect for the busy mom!

Provided by Jennie Ridgeway

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
2 cups frozen green peas
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
10 slices American processed cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and frozen peas. Cook until noodles are al dente, drain well. Return noodles and peas to the pot.
  • Mix soup, tuna fish, onions, processed cheese and pepper into the pot. Stir constantly until all of the ingredients are well mixed and the cheese has melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1828.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

AUNTIE LU'S EASY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Auntie Lu's easy cheesy tuna casserole Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 macaroni and cheese boxed mix (or left over homemade!)
1 C cubed or shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of mushrooms - drained
1 can of tuna - drained
1 small can of peas - drained
1 small onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare mac n cheese to box directions. Add all the other ingredients except the peas and mix well. (peas get mushy if added before baking) Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or the cheddar cheese has begun to melt into gooey lumps. Remove from oven and fold in peas.

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna, macaroni, creamy soup, cheese and fried onions are all you need to make this super easy tuna casserole that I learned from my roommate. It's great as leftovers, too.

Provided by LMCDEVIT

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cooked macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups French fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the macaroni, tuna, and soup. Mix well, and then top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle with fried onions, and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 705.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from an old Pillsbury book. They had the lighter, healthier version vs the older higher fat version. I opted for the higher fat version....its comfort food, don't mess with it! (if you want to make the ligher version just substitue low fat milk, reduced fat cheese and 98% fat free soup)

Provided by Reggies Mom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 ounces uncooked macaroni
1 cup milk
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can tuna
2 teaspoons minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni to desired doneness, drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F Spray casserole with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine all remaining casserole ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Add cooked macaroni, stir gently to mix. Pour mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with crushed potato chips.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 to 35 minutes.

EASY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



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A quick and easy main dish. Serve with green salad.

Provided by Wendi

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the water to prevent sticking. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, canned tuna, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Gently fold pasta into the soup mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour pasta and soup mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1697.1 calories, Carbohydrate 190 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 67.7 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 85.6 g, SaturatedFat 33.6 g, Sodium 2353.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

EASY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



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

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 1/4 ounce) package kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1/4 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/4 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
1/4 cup milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
1 (6 ounce) canned tuna, drained
1/2 medium red pepper, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Prepare the Mac-n-Cheese dinner according to package directions.
  • Stir in soup, milk, tuna, red pepper and onion.
  • Spoon into 2-quart casserole dish; top with crushed chips.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 836.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14.2

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Nice, creamy, and cheesy. The kiddies'll love it for sure! (Leave some of the goldfish uncrushed for extra kid approval.) Very easy to make and a very easy way to "sneak in" some extra veggies for the kids.

Provided by F-16 momma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 1/4 ounce) package kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix (with seasoning packet)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
0.5 (5 1/2 ounce) can milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) canned tuna, drained
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup onions or 1/2 cup green pepper
1 cup crushed goldfish crackers or 1 cup Ritz cracker

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni noodles until tender and drain.
  • Mix together all ingredients (except 1/2 cup of the cheddar and the crushed crackers) in 3 L casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and crackers.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

MOM'S EASY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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I grew up with a macaroni-based tuna casserole. My mother-in-law introduced me to this one with rice and I've used it ever since. The Tabasco® sauce and green chile peppers gives it an extra pop of flavor.

Provided by notmyforte

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ⅓ cups uncooked instant rice
1 pinch dried oregano, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 medium onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
¾ cup water, or as needed
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch ground paprika, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rice in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Layer tuna over top, then diced onion.
  • Drain tomato juice into a 2-cup liquid measure. Add enough water to reach 1 1/3 cups liquid. Layer 3/4 of the diced tomatoes over the onion, then pour the tomato juice-water mixture over top. Save remaining tomatoes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into milk in a liquid measure. Pour milk mixture into the skillet and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper. Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the casserole. Garnish with extra tomatoes and paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 711.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



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A super easy and inexpensive dish that kids seem to love. My daughters will ask for this over and over again. I came up with the seasonings on my own, as a lot of tuna casseroles just seemed a bit too bland to me. The flavors really seem to work together.

Provided by Semra22

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups macaroni
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup frozen peas, cooked (I just throw them in with the macaroni)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans flaked tuna, drained
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (preferably old)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in salted water till barely done, drain.
  • In 4 litre casserole dish combine with soup, seasonings, peas and tuna till well blended. Top with cheese.
  • Bake covered at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, or till cheese is melted on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.2, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 956, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 33.5

CREAMY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



Creamy Cheesy Tuna Casserole image

This is a tuna casserole recipe that my mother always used, and this was one of my favorite meals. thought I would share it.

Provided by chef 1020192

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) bag egg noodles
1.5 (12 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (however creamy you want it)
0.5 (14 ounce) can peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna
6 slices cheese

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles until soft, and then drain them.
  • drain the peas and tuna.
  • Add all the other ingredients except cheese to the noodles. Stir together all the ingredients.
  • Add the slices of cheese to the top of casserole, and heat on medium to low.
  • Should be ready when all the cheese is melted to the way you want and the rest of the casserole is warm. About 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 1691.7, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 49.3

Tips:

  • Tuna choice: Opt for tuna in water over tuna packed in oil to reduce fat content.
  • Tuna prep: Drain the tuna well, and break it into small chunks to ensure even distribution throughout the casserole.
  • Cheese harmony: Experiment with different cheese combinations to find your perfect blend. Popular choices include cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Breadcrumb texture: Use a combination of breadcrumbs and crumbled crackers for a delightful crunch.
  • Creamy base: Ensure a smooth and creamy casserole by whisking the milk, eggs, and seasonings together until well combined.
  • Baking perfection: Bake the casserole uncovered for a crispy, golden-brown top, and insert a toothpick in the center to ensure it's cooked through.

Conclusion:

This delectable tuna casserole recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a hit among tuna casserole enthusiasts. It's a versatile dish that accommodates personal preferences, allowing you to customize the cheese combination and seasonings to suit your taste. Whether served as a main course or a comforting side dish, this tuna casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that leads to a hearty and delicious tuna casserole experience.

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