Creamy Cheddar Tuna Casserole Deluxe Recipes

DELUXE TUNA CASSEROLE WITH EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until firm-tender; drain.
• In a small skillet saute the onions with celery and garlic in butter or margarine until soft (about 3 minutes).
• In a large bowl combine cooked noodles, sauteed veggies, shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, tuna, half and half cream, peas, mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and Old bay seasoning; mix well to combine.
• Transfer the mixture into the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the mixture.
• Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs, then sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbly.

DELUXE TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions
• Melt 1 TBSP butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 TBSP flour, milk, and cream of mushroom soup. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add salt and pepper.
• In a 4-quart baking dish combine noodles, peas, tuna, and mushroom soup mixture. Stir until well mixed.
• In a small saucepan melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and add bread crumbs. Mix until completely moistened.
• Top casserole with shredded cheese
• Add buttered bread crumbs to top of the casserole
• Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly browned and bubbly.

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE

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.

CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Set aside 1 cup of the Cheddar for topping.
• Mix all other ingredients well and put into covered casserole dish. Top with the reserved Cheddar prior to baking. Bake for 45 minutes.

AWARD WINNING TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Boil egg noodles according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE SHREDDED CHEESE in extra large, deep bowl. I recommend thoroughly flaking the tuna FIRST in the bowl with a fork.
• Drain noodles when done to desired tenderness.
• Combine cooked noodles into the bowl of wet ingredients.
• Mix thoroughly by folding noodles in with a large spoon.
• Pour mixture into 13 X 9 inch casserole dish, or smaller if you prefer a thicker casserole.
• Top evenly with shredded cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
• Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.