{"id":47199,"date":"2025-03-02T11:44:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T17:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/?p=47199"},"modified":"2025-11-06T04:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:29:25","slug":"old-fashioned-tuna-noodle-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/old-fashioned-tuna-noodle-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to comfort food or a more economical meal, nothing beats a good old-fashioned recipe. And nothing is more old-fashioned than an old-fashioned, homemade tuna noodle casserole.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This recipe will take you back to the days when every night was assigned a specific dinner and you never deviated from the plan. If you have a large family or love keeping leftovers in the refrigerator for future meals then casseroles are for you. Among all the casseroles you could choose from, it’s hard to imagine one as iconic or as definitive as a tuna noodle casserole. This no-frills, simple, from-scratch recipe is going to have you charting your weekly meal plan in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my opinion, you can’t have tuna casserole without egg noodles. Tuna noodle casserole is the quintessential perfect dinner pairing. Even more than meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Use wide egg noodles to make sure your tuna noodle casserole gets enough substance. The other secret ingredient to this fantastic tuna noodle casserole is the dry cornbread stuffing mix from Stovetop!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why You’ll Love This Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If like me, you grew up eating this meal every week, then you will get swept away with the nostalgia of this perfect traditional dish. It’s easy to make and it uses simple ingredients, so you don’t have to take out a loan to buy everything you need for this recipe. It’s a casserole, so everything goes in and there is no waste, plus it lasts for days in the refrigerator if you manage to have any left-over. The made-from-scratch sauce is out of this world. And yes I did add a little bit of Cajun spice!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Tips and Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes you want to go exactly by the book. Other times the situation demands different, even if it’s just for the sake of changing things up a little bit. Here are tips for some of the most common changes to tuna noodle casserole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Toppings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cornbread stuffing is the best way to top a gorgeous tuna noodle casserole, but it’s not the only way. You can make this casserole on the fly even if you don’t have this ingredient on hand. Some of the best fixes for the crumbly topping are bread crumbs, French’s Fried Onion, Ritz crackers, crushed baked potato chips, or some combination of these alternative ingredients together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Veggies\/Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An excellent way to change things up for your tuna noodle casserole is using different ingredients for the veggies and cheese. The tuna and the noodles are a given, but everything else is up for reconsideration. My go-to cheese is Colby-jack, but a pepper jack might adjust the extra zing you need. A nice mild or medium cheddar will do nicely as well. For a switch of veggies, you can try a mix of carrots, peas, and corn, or use broccoli florets instead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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What to Serve with Tuna Noodle Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best thing to serve with tuna noodle casserole is a good salad. Caesar or garden salad will do nicely. If you prefer hot veggies, roasted butternut squash<\/a> or baked asparagus<\/a> will also go nicely. Garlic Bread<\/a> makes another good choice for an additional component. The casserole is like a skillet meal which is an all-in one, so sides are not strictly necessary. All that’s left is to plan dessert!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Store and Reheat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wrap your casserole dish well in aluminum foil to keep air out, or store in an airtight container, and store your tuna noodle casserole in the freezer or refrigerator. Thaw frozen casserole for one day in the refrigerator before reheating and leave at room temperature for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
For multiple leftover meals, portion out the leftover tuna casserole in individual containers to avoid thawing and reheating the same casserole multiple times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Ingredients for Tuna Noodle Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n