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Best Campbell’s Tuna Casserole Recipe

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This Best Campbell’s Tuna Casserole is a quick and easy comfort food classic featuring pantry staples like canned tuna, egg noodles, and creamy mushroom soup. Ready in under an hour, it’s a kid-friendly, budget-friendly family meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Topped with a golden, buttery breadcrumb crust, this casserole delivers nostalgic flavors with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.

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 ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it will be hot and ready when it is time to bake the casserole.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Casserole: In a 3-quart casserole dish, stir together the hot cooked medium egg noodles, Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, drained tuna, thawed frozen peas, and milk until 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. Remove and stir the casserole well to distribute the creamy sauce evenly.
  4. Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, combine the dry bread crumbs with the melted butter until the bread crumbs are coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the hot casserole. Return the casserole to the oven and bake another 5 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning. Enjoy this comforting tuna noodle casserole warm.

Notes

  • Use either tuna packed in water or oil; chunk light or solid white albacore works well.
  • Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid watery casserole.
  • Do not overcook noodles initially; cook just shy of al dente.
  • Thaw frozen peas before adding to avoid cold spots in cooking.
  • Mix bread crumbs with melted butter before topping for a crispy golden crust.
  • If casserole browns too quickly, cover it with foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Leftovers keep up to 4 days refrigerated and freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes, adding milk if dry.

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