Classic Tuna Casserole is one tasty casserole recipe. Easy to make and a great economical dish that will have your kids loving tuna!
Classic Tuna Casserole is a great dish that is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. You can whip this recipe up in 15 minutes! Make it ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Your kids won’t even know they’re eating tuna, they will just know it tastes great! Be sure to double up this recipe for second helpings!
Classic Tuna Casserole
Classic Tuna Casserole is easy to make. A great economical dish that will have your kids loving tuna!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz macaroni or any pasta you like
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (7 oz) solid tuna
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni.
- In large bowl blend soup, milk, mayonnaise, mustard together.
- Stir in cheese and tuna.
- Fold in macaroni.
- Pour into casserole baking dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs, paprika and melted butter together.
- Sprinkle on top of tuna mixture
- Bake uncovered 350 degrees for 45-50 mins.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15.2% | Calcium: 26.9% | Iron: 7.4%
If you like casserole recipes be sure to try my family favorite recipe for Super Shepherds Pie
Laureen King says
May 29, 2013 at 11:26 pmthanks Kay, it really is a delicious recipe! Make sure to double it up if feeding the big guys.
Anonymous says
June 11, 2013 at 6:18 amMade this tonite for dinner.. oh my gosh.. so good!! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Anonymous says
June 15, 2013 at 3:57 pmCould you use cream of mushroom soup instead of celery?
Lora Harris says
September 12, 2016 at 7:41 pmI have made it with Cream of Broccoli soup. Yum!! I figure you can use whatever cream soup you like.
Lora Harris says
September 12, 2016 at 7:46 pmOh just of thought. Maybe, 1/2 can each of Cheese soup and Broccoli. Now that sounds good.
Laureen King says
September 12, 2016 at 8:51 pmHey Lora, Sounds like some great adaptations.
Susan Tessier says
March 18, 2019 at 7:42 pmThat does sound good.
Momof2 says
November 15, 2016 at 9:45 amI just made it with cream of mushroom soup since that is what I have and added celery spice to it… won’t know until this evening if it tastes as good as the original but if I remember, I’ll comment my review..also didn’t have bread crumbs so used soda crackers ..clearly need to get some groceries..lol Oh well, it looks good 🙂
Jackie says
January 1, 2019 at 12:12 amYes, that is what my mom used, also fine cut celery, onion, and crushed potato chips instead of bread crumbs…the best recipie ever!
Laureen King says
January 1, 2019 at 5:28 amJackie, I’m going to try it with potato chips, sounds interesting.
Sharryn says
January 16, 2019 at 1:44 pmI always use potato chips, love it
Laureen King says
June 15, 2013 at 4:57 pmI’m sure it would work just fine, you would just have the mushroom soup flavour come through.
Anon says
September 8, 2013 at 6:56 amLove this dish, definitely a family favourite
Laureen King says
September 8, 2013 at 7:39 pmThat’s great Anon!
Mary says
July 19, 2015 at 10:05 amI have been making this same recipe for 30 years. I found it in a casserole cookbook when I first got married. My family loves it.
Laureen King says
July 19, 2015 at 10:21 amyes this recipe will have the kids loving tuna!
Deborah says
January 28, 2018 at 2:57 pmI think I had the same casserole book. I’ve been making it for years also.🌹
Marelisa says
November 25, 2015 at 6:41 amI don’t have any cream soups (I live in Venezuela, and we don’t find things like that here) what can I use instead?
Laureen King says
November 25, 2015 at 10:24 amHi Marelisa, I think you may have to do some experimenting as I’m not sure what substitution would give you the same flavour and texture. You can probably start by making a creamy roux.
Alice Carol Uva says
March 27, 2018 at 1:24 amI make it with a homemade cream sauce. Just melt a couple Tbsp.of butter, some flour to make a roux. Couple of cups of milk and some celery salt and pepper.Stir until desired thickness. Then add to tuna and noodles and peas. I use potato chips ground up with butter on top. Then bake.
Laureen King says
March 31, 2018 at 2:43 pmgreat adaptations Alice
Dan says
January 15, 2018 at 5:41 amYou can use milk thickened with flour and butter. Add some chicken base (bullion powder) goya pollo! It will give you a cream off chicken taste
Roberta Bliss says
February 6, 2018 at 10:08 amBesciamell sauce. Add grated cheese od yoir choice toward the end to give it more flavor 😊
Dorothy L Snipes says
February 8, 2019 at 2:33 amTry cream cheese. Make sure it is soft so it will melt
It is amazing
Christine says
April 23, 2016 at 7:19 amI made this last night for Fine! Excellent! I doubled it, knowing my husband’s hearty appetite. Good thing I did as half of the dish was gone when he was done. Definitely a keeper! Will make again, Thanks!
Laureen King says
April 23, 2016 at 11:59 amAwesome Christine, yes I often double this recipe, love it for leftovers as well!
Khalil says
August 18, 2016 at 6:06 pmFor the directions, when do you include the creamy celery?
Laureen King says
August 19, 2016 at 8:34 amHi Khalil, see Step 2, the soup is combined with the milk and mayonaise.
Carol says
March 2, 2017 at 7:01 amI used cream of mushroom soup instead and added peas, it was delicious.
Laureen King says
March 2, 2017 at 6:44 pmMushroom soup tastes great in this casserole, and you can’t go wrong adding a veggie.
Laureen King says
April 25, 2017 at 9:24 pmThank you Lorie. I love crushed potato chips on casseroles.
Pam says
July 24, 2017 at 4:58 pmIs 4oz of pasta correct? That’s like 1/2 a cup…for 4 servings?
Laureen King says
July 24, 2017 at 5:34 pmHi Pam, the 4 oz in weight measurement, that should measure out to appx. a cup and a half
Chris says
February 7, 2018 at 4:54 amDo you cook the pasta or put in uncooked?
Laureen King says
February 9, 2018 at 5:37 pmHi Chris, as per instructions you cook the pasta.
Helene says
December 10, 2017 at 11:21 amDoes it freeze well?
Helena says
January 25, 2018 at 12:06 pmExcellent recipe! with what do you serve this? any pairings?
Laureen King says
January 26, 2018 at 5:51 amHi Helena, I usually serve with some kind of simple green salad.
Joyce says
February 7, 2018 at 6:50 pmLaureen, my family and I consider this recipe the best recipe we’ve tried for tuna casserole. I prepared it tonight and it was wonderful.
Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Joyce
Dianne says
March 10, 2018 at 10:12 amDidn’t have cream of celery soup so replaced it with tomato soup.I had fresh tuna left over from last night so thought I would try this. 👍👍👍
Laureen King says
March 11, 2018 at 7:57 pmWay to adapt the recipe Dianne, I bet it was delicious!
Betty says
July 9, 2018 at 3:03 pm4 oz pasta equals 2 cups dry pasta
Star says
September 6, 2018 at 5:14 pmJust made it…it was great but I course I will spice it up with more tuna and cheese and use cajun seasoning …. but a receipe I will make again soon
Laureen King says
September 10, 2018 at 6:41 pmHi Star, thank you. Its always great to add your own spin on a recipe. Cajun seasoning sounds great!
Leela says
September 6, 2018 at 5:27 pmThis is the best tuna casserole we’ve ever tried. Only had the no-drain package tuna, so used two of those, one regular and one ranch-flavored. The ranch flavor seemed to add a little tang, which we loved. Other than that, the flavors are all so balanced, with every-day ingredients and no-fuss instructions. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Laureen King says
September 10, 2018 at 6:40 pmSo Awesome Leela, great adaptations you made to the recipe. Thank you for trying my recipe!
SanDee Wetzel says
November 4, 2018 at 2:52 pmLook forward to making for dinner tomorrow night. Have not had a tuna casserole since can remember. Monday night football, never know what time dinner, depending on game. This will be perfect prepare, heat & eat when we are ready.
Laureen King says
November 4, 2018 at 5:03 pmHey SanDee, sounds wonderful for Monday night football! enjoy
Michelle says
January 18, 2019 at 4:32 pmI am sorry maybe i am not seeing this but what size can of cream of celery?
Laureen King says
January 19, 2019 at 5:57 amHi Michelle, regular sized can of soup 10oz
Arabian Knights says
March 15, 2019 at 6:05 amVery good! I packed it for someone’s lunch. My changes are minor
I had a packet of 133 gm of Knorr’s3 cheese noodles, which I cooked according to directions. That weight is a bit over 4 oz but no matter. I then ground up the noodles because this person has swallowing problems. I skipped the milk and mixed everything, including the liquid from the canned tuna, but the topping in a glass dish and microwavedfor 10 minutes. The ratio of micro to oven is approx 4 to 1.
I added the topping an broiled for mins, just enough to brown it.
Laureen King says
March 17, 2019 at 7:44 amGreat adaptations!