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tuna casserole with ritz

Tuna Casserole With Ritz Crumbs

This comforting tuna casserole combines tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, and fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce, all topped with golden, buttery Ritz cracker crumbs. It's the perfect weeknight dinner that transforms simple pantry staples into a satisfying family meal everyone will love.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 45kcal

Equipment

Chopping Board
Chef's Knife
Casserole Dish
Medium Saucepan
Skillet
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 0.5 8 ounce package egg noodles
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 6 ounce can tuna, drained
  • 1 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 11 ounce can baby peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 36 Ritz crackers crushed (1 sleeve)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish.
  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, sauté mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked noodles, drained tuna, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and sautéed mushrooms.
  • Gently fold in drained peas to avoid crushing them.
  • Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and mix with crushed Ritz crackers.
  • Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the top of casserole.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until crumbs are golden brown and casserole is bubbly.

Notes

For best results, use chunk tuna in water rather than oil for a lighter texture
Fresh mushrooms can be substituted with 1 cup canned mushrooms, drained
Make ahead by assembling casserole without topping, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then add cracker topping before baking
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce calories and add protein
Frozen peas work just as well as canned - add them frozen directly to the mixture
Double the recipe easily for potluck dinners or meal prep
Leftovers keep in refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat well in microwave

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g