The Ultimate Tuna Casserole: A Taste Sensation!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 2-quart casserole

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 3cupsuncooked egg noodles

  • 2(5 ounce) canstuna, drained

  • ½cupchopped celery

  • cupchopped green onions

  • ½cupmayonnaise

  • cupsour cream

  • 2teaspoonsprepared mustard

  • ½teaspoondried thyme

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • 1smallzucchini, thinly sliced

  • 1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1mediumtomato, chopped

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

  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. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  3. Add tuna, celery, and green onions to the noodles. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, thyme, and salt until well combined.

  4. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish, then layer 1/2 of the zucchini slices over top. Repeat layers once more, then sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the entire casserole.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped tomato before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
31%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
56mg
19%
Sodium
364mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
5%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
19g
38%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
184mg
14%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
308mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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