Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Description
This tuna noodle casserole recipe with cheese is a family favorite. Tuna and noodles are coated with a mild Cheddar cheese sauce, topped with seasoned bread crumbs, and baked until crisp and golden brown.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
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1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
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1/4 cup milk
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
3
While the noodles are cooking, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Pour condensed soup into the saucepan. Add tuna, milk, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low.
5
Drain egg noodles well. Fold noodles into the tuna mixture until well coated. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole and sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is crisp and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.