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By Rosie Published: March 27, 2017 Updated: July 14, 2023
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Check out this Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe Below!

I love a delicious classic tuna casserole recipe.However,I rarely make tuna casserole from scratch. These days I prefer to make a easy tuna casserole, and I takeplenty of shortcuts! I like using mixed frozen vegetables, onions, and yes- I like to use cream of mushroom ( or celery) soup as well. There are some people that like make tuna casserole without soup, and instead they like make their tuna casserole with mayo. To be honest, I am not a fan of mayo in my tuna casserole these days, so again I use cream of mushroom, or cream of celery soup.

In addition to using the soup in my tuna casserole recipe, I also usestore bought alfredo sauce( my lil secret ingredient! LOL!!)! The combination of the two are amazing, and always result in a super creamy, and flavorful casserole.

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I’ve been noticing that tuna casserole with potato chips is quite popular these days. However, I do not top my tuna casserole with potato chips. Instead I use crushed cheese & garlic croutons, or seasoned bread crumbs. The outcome is freaking amazing!

As far as pasta, I usually use rotini, or pasta shells. However, you can make your tuna casserole with egg noodles, or even elbow macaroni.

This is truly the besttuna casserole recipe! My son and I ( poor hubby is allergic to seafood), LOVE this recipe, and I think that your family will too. Give it a try, and tell me what you think down below.

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Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe

Easy and delicious tuna casserole recipe made with common, every day ingredients!

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Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Tuna Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 8

Ingredients

3 cups rotini pasta uncooked
12 oz canned tuna drained
1 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup diced red bell peppers
1/4 cup diced green onions
1/4 cup diced onions red, yellow, or white.. doesn't matter
10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom
12 oz of alfredo sauce
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups garlic & cheese croutons crushed OR Seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp parsley flakes optional

Instructions

Boil the rotini until it is nice and al dente', then drain, and set to the side.
Next toss all of the chopped onions, peppers, garlic, and mixed vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
Next add in the tuna, and 3/4 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.
Now add in the alfredo sauce, and cream of mushroom soup.
Fold the ingredients, then add in the rotini.
Sprinkle in the salt & pepper.
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Fold everything until well combined.
Preheat your oven to 375 F.
Butter a medium sized casserole dish.
Add the tuna casserole mixture into the dish, spread throughout the dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
Sprinkle on the crouton crumbs OR seasoned bread crumbs, then the parsley flakes.
Leave the casserole uncovered, and bake for 40 minutes.
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!

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Rosie

I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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Comments

Connie says
April 3, 2017 at 5:22 am

I made this over the weekend. It was the best tuna casserole I’ve ever tasted. I’ve been a lurker on your blog for a little while now, and I’ll definitely be trying more of your recipes.
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- Rosie says
  April 3, 2017 at 8:04 am
  Hi Connie! I’m glad that you liked the recipe! XOXO
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  - Brian says
    April 6, 2017 at 11:11 am
    That takes tuna casserole to a whole new level! Never would have thought about alfredo sauce. Yummy!
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    - Rosie says
      April 6, 2017 at 9:02 pm
      Hey Brian! Yes, the alfredo makes it so creamy, and adds a ton of flavor. We love it!
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      - Deb Bailey says
        April 8, 2017 at 12:41 pm
        
        Hi Rosie, I didn’t have all the ingredients to make the new tuna casserole; so, I made your old one. We really love it! I will let you know how the new turns out.,
Deborah Bailey says
May 1, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Hi Rosie, I made your tuna casserole. My family loved it. It is by far the best tuna casserole we have ever eaten. It is delicious!
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- Rosie says
  May 1, 2017 at 8:08 pm
  Hi Deborah! So glad that you and the family liked my recipe!
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Katrina Jenkins says
November 30, 2017 at 8:28 am

Hello Rosie i just wanted to come on here and tell you that i have made at least 12 of your recipes including this tuna casserole literally and every single one of them where awesome. My family had an awesome Thanksgiving this year thanks to you! You make your recipes so simple for anyone to make i really really really appreciate you for making yourself available to be a blessing to me and my family!!!
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- Rosie says
  November 30, 2017 at 9:38 am
  Thanks so much for trying my recipes Katrina! XOXO
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Suzy says
December 15, 2018 at 1:22 am

I just have to second what Katrina said… I like simple Southern food! I have a shelf full of cook books that I never use because they are full of complicated recipes with exotic ingredients that I either don’t like, or can’t get because I live out in the desert…. no Whole Foods out here…. Thanks Rosie!
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Janet says
June 12, 2019 at 10:32 am

I made this one time and now I make it all the time it’s excellent tuna casserole I didn’t have cream of mushroom I used mayonnaise it still come out good. Tonight I’m making it using cream of mushroom it’s is always excellent. Thank you for the recipe
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Cris says
November 16, 2019 at 3:28 am

Ms. Rosie you are a dream! Who would have thought mushroom soup and alfredo would make the best darn sauce – EVER! My husband tolerates tuna casserole, but I happen to enjoy it. I’ve never enjoyed it like I did your recipe though and my husband kept telling me how much he liked this one. You are a super star. I will admit, I did not have peppers or mixed veggies on hand all I had was peas so my casserole was minus the peppers and instead of mixed veggies it was just the peas. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe.
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Cynthia says
July 20, 2022 at 3:41 pm

Another winning recipe! This is THE first tuna casserole my kid would even consider trying and he ate it, Im shook. In my book it’s a keeper. Thank you for sharing !!
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