Best 5 Slow Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and comforting meal that requires minimal effort? Slow cooker tuna noodle casserole is the perfect choice! This classic dish is a delightful blend of tuna, noodles, creamy sauce, and a crispy topping, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients and some prep work, you can enjoy a delicious and hearty casserole that will satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. So, gather your ingredients, set aside an hour for preparation, and let your slow cooker do the rest!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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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

4 cups egg noodles, uncooked
10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped partially cooked
12 ounces tuna, drained (2 cans)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

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.

SLOW-COOKER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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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

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
4 cups uncooked egg noodles (about 6 ounces)
3 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups crushed potato chips

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.

EASY SLOW COOKER TUNA CASSEROLE



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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

nonstick cooking spray
2 cups 2% milk
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (such as Campbell's®)
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 (5 ounce) can tuna
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
8 ounces uncooked macaroni pasta
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

CROCK POT TUNA CASSEROLE



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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

2 (12 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained and flaked
3 cups diced celery
3 cups crushed potato chips, divided
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper

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.

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna noodle casserole is the best with a classic creamy taste from my childhood. The sauce is rich and creamy but not overwhelmingly heavy. The crunch from the topping and fresh bite from the parsley create the perfect balance. Let's not forget that this is a great budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small white onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1481.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier casserole, use full-fat milk and cream of celery soup. You can also add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole before baking.
  • If you don't have any egg noodles, you can use macaroni or penne pasta instead.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna and egg noodles, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to serve on a special occasion, slow cooker tuna noodle casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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