Best 8 Tuna Carrot Casserole Recipes

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Tuna carrot casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is both easy to make and delicious to eat. The main ingredients are tuna, carrots, and a creamy sauce, and it can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or vegetables. This versatile dish can be customized to suit your tastes by adding different ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, or spices. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, tuna carrot casserole is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna Noodle Casserole combines flaky tuna and tender egg noodles in a cheesy creamy sauce.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
⅔ cup frozen peas (defrosted)
1 can tuna (5-6 ounces, drained)
10 ½ ounces condensed mushroom soup
⅓ cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
½ cup cheddar
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
  • Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1.25 cup

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

TUNA-CARROT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Tuna-Carrot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Cooks-a-lot

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded with potato pealer
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook noodles until tender, drain set aside.
  • While noodles cook, saute chopped onion and carrot shreds in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat, until onions are clear and carrot shreds are soft.
  • Add the rest of the butter, cr. of mushroom soup, cr. of chicken soup, and half-and-half to onion/carrot mixture until smooth.
  • Add tuna with juice to mixture.
  • Combine noodles with onion/carrot/soup mixture. Stir until well coated.
  • Add mixture to 9" X 13" non-stick-cooking spray coated baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese over noodles.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

TUNA CASSEROLE



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Break out a family favorite: tuna casserole. The traditional comfort food is great for serving large groups. In our tuna casserole recipe, we cut the sauce with chicken broth, but there's enough milk to make this casserole feel indulgent.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound tubetti or elbow macaroni
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced small
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions (it will be undercooked). Drain. In a small bowl, toss together panko, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil.
  • In pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add flour and whisk to coat onion with flour. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in pasta, tuna, and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer tuna mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with panko mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and crust is golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

MODERN TUNA CASSEROLE



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I loved tuna casserole as a kid and found myself craving it as an adult. However, the massive amounts of fat and salt in the traditional recipe were a turnoff healthwise, and it just didn't taste as good as I remembered. I reconfigured the recipe to include more vegetables and the result was delicious. -Rebecca Blanton, St. Helena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas
3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, red pepper and mushrooms. Cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add tuna, spinach and peas; cook until spinach is just wilted, 2-3 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. In a large bowl, place pasta and tuna mixture; toss to combine. Wipe skillet clean., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

TASTY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Easy one-dish meal. This was a nice change. We have chicken and beef so often. My mom used to make this all the time when I was a kid. I just never think to make it. I guess you could also classify it as a great comfort food.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento (optional)
1 cup frozen peas and carrot
2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained and flaked
2 cups hot cooked egg noodles or 2 cups noodles, of choice
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Mix soup, milk, pimiento, peas/carrots, tuna and noodles in 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Bake at 400°F for 20 minute or until hot; stir.
  • Mix bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top. Bake 5 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 903.4, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 27.6

NOT-YOUR-MOTHER'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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Mom's old-fashioned tuna casserole gets a redo. Make it for dinner tonight!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta
4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2/3 cup milk
2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots, thawed, well drained
1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 slices white bread
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Reserving drippings in skillet, remove bacon to drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Add onion and thyme to drippings; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and milk; heat to boiling. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in carrots, tuna, corn, pasta and mustard; heat to boiling. Fold in bacon. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
  • In food processor, place bread. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses several times to make bread crumbs. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over tuna mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh tuna, crisp carrots, and creamy sauce make all the difference in this casserole.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough. Cook it just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. In addition to carrots, you can also add other vegetables to this casserole, such as celery, peas, or corn.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what brings all the flavors of this casserole together. You can use a simple white sauce, or you can add herbs, spices, or cheese to give it more flavor.
  • Top the casserole with a breadcrumb crust. This will give the casserole a golden brown crust and help to keep it moist.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

Tuna Carrot Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and crunchy vegetables, this casserole is a surefire hit at any potluck or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Tuna Carrot Casserole a try!

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