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Best Campbell’s Tuna Casserole Recipe

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This Best Campbell’s Tuna Casserole recipe is a quick, easy, and comforting family meal made with simple pantry staples like canned tuna, egg noodles, frozen peas, and Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. Ready in under an hour, this creamy, hearty casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and also makes great leftovers. It’s budget-friendly, nostalgic, and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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For the casserole:

  • 4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) Campbell’s condensed cream of mushroom soup (regular or 25% lower sodium)
  • 2 cans (10 oz each) tuna, drained
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup milk

For the topping:

  • 2 tbsp dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare for Baking: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures your oven is hot and ready when it’s time to bake the casserole.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Casserole: In a 3-quart casserole dish, stir together the hot cooked medium egg noodles, both cans of cream of mushroom soup, drained tuna, thawed frozen peas, and milk until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Once baked, stir the casserole well to evenly distribute the creamy sauce.
  4. Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix the dry bread crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the hot casserole, then return the casserole to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth. Enjoy your warm and comforting tuna noodle casserole!

Notes

  • Do not overcook the noodles before baking; cook just shy of al dente to avoid mushy texture after baking.
  • Drain the tuna thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole.
  • Thaw frozen peas before adding to ensure even cooking.
  • Mix bread crumbs with melted butter for a perfect golden crunchy topping.
  • If the casserole browns too quickly, cover with foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Leftovers store well covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat leftovers covered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or microwave individual portions for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Keywords: tuna casserole, Campbell's soup recipe, easy family dinner, creamy casserole, quick casserole recipe, pantry staple meals

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