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Tuna Casserole

Cultural Context

Tuna casserole, a classic American comfort food, emerged during the mid-20th century, particularly during the post-World War II era when convenience foods became popular. It symbolizes home cooking and resourcefulness, often made with pantry staples. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different vegetables or cheeses, reflecting personal tastes and dietary preferences.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 packages (12 ounces each) no yolk white noodles
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can media crema (half and half)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tub sour cream
2 cups milk
2 cans (12 ounces each) tuna
1.5 pounds mozzarella cheese
salt
black pepper

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat options lower calories while maintaining flavor.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat adds fiber; elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Fresh tuna is healthier but more expensive; salmon is a cheaper alternative.

1

Boil the no yolk white noodles in salted water for about 8 minutes.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and mix until smooth.

3

Add the half and half (media crema) to the cream cheese and mix well.

4

In the bowl, add the sour cream and two cans of cream of mushroom soup, mixing until combined.

5

Add the tuna, using one can drained and the other with water, and mix in.

6

Pour in one cup of milk and season with black pepper and a little salt.

7

Add all of the mozzarella cheese to the mixture and stir until well combined, adding more milk if needed to keep the mixture wet.

8

Transfer the noodle mixture into a baking dish, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the sauce.

9

Sprinkle additional black pepper on top before baking.

10

Bake in the oven at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dishpot

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Tuna Noodle CasseroleTuna Pasta Bake

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