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Easy Tuna Casserole

Cultural Context

Tuna casserole is a classic American comfort food, often associated with family meals and potlucks. It became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during times of economic hardship, due to its affordability and ease of preparation. This dish is often made with pantry staples, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz bow tie pasta
1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup milk
1 cup mixed veggies
1 cup Ritz crackers (crumbled)
1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese
2 cans canned tuna (5 oz each)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Fresh tuna is leaner, while canned salmon is often less expensive.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, while cream of chicken is usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers lower calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

Open the cream of celery soup and pour in milk; stir to combine.

3

Add mixed veggies to the soup mixture and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously.

4

Crush Ritz crackers in a Ziploc bag.

5

Combine cooked pasta with the soup mixture and add canned tuna.

6

Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese into the mixture and stir.

7

Top the casserole with crushed Ritz crackers.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown on top.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Tuna Noodle Casserole

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