Description
This tuna and broccoli casserole is a comforting dish, combining flaky tuna with tender broccoli florets in a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. It is a complete meal, easy to make, and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, and mayonnaise.
- Stir in the cooked noodles, cooked vegetables, drained tuna, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute canned cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- For extra flavor, sauté the vegetables in butter instead of olive oil.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg