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    Classic Tuna Casserole

    May 28, 2013 by Laureen King

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    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! via @artandthekitchClassic Tuna Casserole is a quick and easy recipe you can make ahead. So tasty the kids will love tuna. via @artandthekitch

    Classic Tuna Casserole is one tasty casserole recipe. Easy to make and a great economical dish that will have your kids loving tuna!

    Red stoneware baking pan filled with tuna casserole.

    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!

    White plate filled with tuna casserole
    Tuna casserole topped with Panko crumb mix in red oval baking dish.

    Classic Tuna Casserole

    Laureen King
    Classic Tuna Casserole is easy to make.  A great economical dish that will have your kids loving tuna!
    3.97 from 166 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 436 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz macaroni or any pasta you like
    • 1 can cream of celery soup
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 can (7 oz) solid tuna
    • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
    • 1 tablespoon butter melted
    • ½ teaspoon 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: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 760IUCalcium: 269mgIron: 1.3mg
    Keyword tuna casserole, casserole
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you like casserole recipes be sure to try my family favorite recipe for Super Shepherds Pie

    baking dish filled with shepherds pie
    Red stoneware baking pan filled with tuna casserole.

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    Comments

    1. Jaci

      August 16, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      I don't really like tuna casserole, but this was delicious.

      Reply
    2. Laura

      November 12, 2020 at 6:00 am

      4 stars
      Nice and easy recipe. I used whole wheat pasta and added a cup or so of cooked cauliflower rice and 2cans of tuna along with red onion. Loved the topping with paprika! Definitely use this again.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 13, 2020 at 7:07 pm

        Your additions sound tasty Laura!

        Reply
    3. Tammy

      January 14, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      Had anyone ever used canned salmon instead of tuna

      Reply
      • Elle

        September 14, 2021 at 5:14 pm

        i've done a salmon VERSION based off of this recipe. you can change up the cream soup to mushroom and mix some dill/salt/pepper in with your buttered breadcrumb mix. (i leave the cheese out entirely for salmon, but sometimes add some lemon juice).

        i use the proportions of this recipe with any kind of protein/soup/noodle mix, always turns out well.

        Reply
    4. Linda

      January 26, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      I used Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Celery soups. Also added some chopped mushrooms and onions. DELICIOUS!!

      Reply
    5. Carol

      February 21, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      This is the 2d time I've used this recipe. Both times I have omitted the mayonnaise nd paprika. I added a red onion , garlic powder, and seasoning salt. I also used ×2 ,272gm cans of tuna packed in water drained one tin of celery soup, and filled the can with whole milk , 2 1/2 cups of frozen peas and 2 cups of elbow macaroni. It was very good.

      Reply
    6. Jackie Sloan

      March 05, 2021 at 9:11 pm

      I used this recipe except I only had cream of mushroom with garlic. It turned out delish! Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Liz

      April 12, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Drain the tuna ??

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 12, 2021 at 9:32 pm

        Yes Liz, drain the tuna.

        Reply
    8. Laurel Jennings

      April 22, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Followed recipe ingredients. Only change was baked for 30 minutes. Super good. Will definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 24, 2021 at 10:48 am

        Thank you Laurel!

        Reply
    9. Tiffany

      April 28, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Is that 4oz uncooked pasta? Seems small lol probably stupid question.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        May 20, 2021 at 4:44 pm

        Tiffany, that is 4 oz uncooked pasta.

        Reply
    10. Andrea Vollmer

      November 07, 2021 at 1:24 am

      Hallo,
      There is no cream of celery soup available in Germany- can i take anything else?
      Kind regards,Andrea

      Reply
    11. Linda

      May 31, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      4 stars
      This was the best Tuna Casserole I've made. I added 1/4 of frozen peas and some Herbs DE Province spice. Next time I'll add another 1/2 cup of milk because my egg noodles soaked up the sauce.

      Reply
    12. Patricia

      November 07, 2022 at 7:32 pm

      Turned out very good, surprisingly, I really like tuna.

      Reply
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