Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe

4.45 from 9 votes

This tasty and budget-friendly meal is perfect for a busy weekday, with nutritious ingredients both kids and adults will enjoy.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Budget-Friendly, High Protein, Kid-Friendly, Seafood

Servings: people

Calories: 437kcal

4 cups whole wheat noodles cooked, macaroni was used in this recipe, egg noodles also will work
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion small, diced
8 ounces mushrooms sliced, white or button (wipe clean)
9 ounces solid white albacore tuna cans, in water, shredded (add tuna and water)
1 cup green peas frozen
8 ounces cream cheese low-fat, softened
1 cup milk low-fat
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese reduced-fat, shredded (recommend block cheese)

Preheat over to 375 degrees.
Note: If desired, add additional cheese to the top of the casserole before baking.
Cook noodles according to instructions on the package or al dente.
In a medium skillet add oil and sauté onions and mushrooms over medium-low heat until mushrooms begin to release moisture, about 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed onions and mushrooms and all remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup cheddar cheese for the top.
Add the tuna mixture to a 3 quart casserole dish or 9" baking pan, top with the 1/2 cup of remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 15 minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered, or until cheese is hot and bubbly.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13