Tuna Noodle Casserole

Name: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz egg noodles; 2 cans (5 oz) tuna, drained; 1 cup frozen peas; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Creamy tuna casserole with peas, egg noodles, and a crispy breadcrumb top

By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 25 min

Servings: 6

Difficulty: Easy

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Tuna noodle casserole is the quintessential American comfort food — egg noodles and tuna folded into a creamy mushroom sauce with peas, topped with buttery breadcrumbs baked until golden.

Make the cream sauce from scratch instead of using canned soup — mushrooms, butter, flour, and milk create a far superior base.

The crispy buttered breadcrumb topping is non-negotiable.

Ingredients

8 oz egg noodles
2 cans (5 oz) tuna, drained
1 cup frozen peas
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

1
Cook noodles al dente. Drain.
2
Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden. Add flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk until thick.
3
Stir in cheese, tuna, peas, and noodles. Pour into a greased baking dish.
4
Toss panko with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.
5
Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.