SIMPLY THE BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE | Cook with Me Easy Casserole 

This is exactly the recipe I was looking for Catherine. This is how Mom made it! No cans of soup!❤️

My mom made her tuna casserole with big noodles, Campbell's mushroom soup and tuna in oil. And she always left some of the oil and added to the dish. And it was so delicious! I am so excited to try your home made version. Thank you for sharing your video. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

I make mine with homemade cream of mushroom soup. Lightly toast some thyme in a dry pan. Add a good amount of butter. Saute a pound of sliced mushrooms and finely chopped onions until mushrooms are nicely cooked. Add more butter and flour to make a rue. Stir in a good amount of half and half until soup is creamy. Salt and pepper. Add a good splash of sherry or similar wine. Make tuna casserole with salt and pepper, slightly undercooked egg noodles, plenty of white tuna, peas, and chunks of cheddar cheese stirred into the soup. Pour in casserole dish and cover with a layer of cheese and then potato chips, buttered bread breadcrumbs, or topping of choice, and bake until hot and bubbly, and toasty on the top. Very yummy!

That is what makes this a good casserole. Everybody came dress it up or down to fit their pantry and family. Thanks Catherine.

I made it tonight! Had no peas so I used mixed vegetables. And added mushrooms. No chips but used crushed Keebler crackers. It was so good! Much better than canned as you said. The cream sauce was well worth making. Thank you for a great and interchangeable recipe!!

I finally got to make this recipe. I doubled it. It was delicious! Everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for all you share! I appreciate that you love what you do, and try to inspire others to make their loved ones lives better. May God bless you immensely.

Yum, I like that you made your own sauce, but, I can't imagine this without mushrooms. Also, back in the 70s when this casserole was created, only topped with classic lays chips. Makes it awesome. I hadn't thought about it in years. Thanks for the reminder. I will make, but include some mushrooms and use chips.

I don't care for canned tuna, but I always have a few cans of chicken in the pantry in the winter. I think that would be a great substitute.

Just made it using Italian Panko Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese on top. This was my first time making it and it turned out delicious! God bless. 💖🙏👍

I made it tonight for the family. My son said, "Wow, mom! Back to the 1950's!" Everyone enjoyed this comfort dish. Since I did not have fresh celery, I used celery seed. Also, my bag of noodles was 16 oz. I just added about a quarter cup more of low sodium chicken stock and one more tablespoon of flour for a total of 4 tablespoons. Very good! Thank you for posting!

Looks delicious!! If your family likes them, try adding sliced mushrooms to the celery and onion mix...Enjoy!!

Just made this - It's good! I was so happy and proud of myself, since I can be a 'hit or miss' chef. On a side note - I think the cream sauce could be used as a base for creamy soups or even chicken pot pie. I'm excited to see what else I can make!

I liked it way better with out the canned soup, I felt it was more healthy for you, thanks so much🌼

That looks delicious. Sometimes I use potato chips (crushed) as my topping. I just love Tuna Noodle Casserole!

I made this and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing..I'm so glad I found your channel. since then I've been binge watching your videos. Thanks again, Catherine

My mom always crumpled potatoe chips on top of it and thats how I do mine. its good. I like how you make yours, Im going to try it your way.

I made this but I did not have tuna so I used 1 lb of ground beef I put cheddar in the sauce instead of parmesan and followed the rest of her recipe. It came out really tasty, thank you for the recipe tip.😁

My recipe is close to yours. The only differences are: 1. I use less than 1 cup of peas, 2. I mix the yellow cheese into the tuna mixture, and add the parmigiana into the topping, finally, 3. I use Kellogg's cornflakes for the topping. Since I can no longer find them in the store, I just put a box of cornflakes into the food processor, then add the butter and cheese, then top the casserole. I also prefer either Mueller or other good noodles, although shells also work. Thanks for the video.

My mom made a white sauce, added mushrooms and tuna, mixed with egg noodles and baked, adding crushed potato chips during last 10 minutes.

I haven't made my own white sauce in years. I got lazy and stopped making my own sauces. I would have to sub mushrooms for celery and onions in this recipe. I also use frozen peas and carrots in a lot of recipes I make. Thank you for another great recipe and video!

I just got done my cold veggie spaghetti salad with tomatoes, half a big onion, baby cucumbers with skin and peeled carrots then chopped in little pieces, sweet bell pepper, cheddar cheese in cubes, Olive's both kinds celery, with lots of seasoning and a cold zesty Italian dressing. I can't wait to dig into it for supper. I slice my celery Leigh ways too then cut across I love to see you cooking with your family too. God bless you. I just made 3 days ago your cube stake meal with mashed potatoes I used this time and I used french onion dry soup mix. I put my cube stake into flour, then fry or your so right it melts in my mouth so tender. Then I used a can of beefy broth and added a can of water. Then put one box the two bags in that soup and put my cube stakes in it. Cooked it for about 5 hours in my crock pot. I took my meat our and mixed up some flour in a cup with that soup and after it was cooked and thickened oh boy. and I then made up mashed potatoes and took bread and put that gravy over it all. So yummy

I really enjoyed your video, you've got a charming grace about you too! Enjoyed watching you, I kinda felt invited in a way lol. I've only made tuna noodle casserole twice, but I plan on making it tomorrow and I was gonna take the easy way, with the cream of mushroom soup, but you've got me wanting to take your challenge😊 so I guess tomorrow I'll make my own white sauce. Thank you for sharing your recipe, you have a blessed day😀

I always put potato chips on top. I also use a frozen carrot and peas mix as well. Yummy!

Hi Catherine, I love tuna noodles casserole and yours looks so creamy cheesy and delicious.

A little hot sauce does wonders for this recipe. Ive been making this since i was 12 years old, and my family loves it and never even know that there is any hot sauce in it. Just adds a little kick, and we love regular sliced cheddar cheese on top. Thanks for sharing your version.

Oh my gosh girl, this reminds me of going to my Grandma's house when I was growing up! Thank you so much Catherine! Sending Anguiano love like always!!❤❤❤❤❤

The addition of the celery and onion really gives it a great flavor. My lazy method boils 1/2 onion along with the noodles. I use cream of celery soup and actually add some celery seed for even more celery flavor. I add a cans of peas, mushrooms, and some pimientos when I have them.

I'm going to make this. I was looking for one that didn't have do many ingredients and yours is the perfect one so found.It looks delicious and has simple ingredients and seasoning.

Potato chips are my favourite I grew up with potato chips on my tuna casserole.

I made this last year for the first time in years. I used tinned salmon instead of tuna. I also added red capsicum for colour. The brine from the tin tastes good in it as well. The old fashioned way here in Australia is to add chopped up boiled eggs as well. Love your take on the recipe. 😊💗

I've been looking for this recipe. It looks a lot like the way my mom used to make it back in the seventies, Thanks I will save this and make. It wasn't sure how she used to do the topping on it. But that's ithis will become a staple of mine.

Recipe is great, thank you. :) I never used celery before. That was a great addition! Loved it. For the topping I like to mix the planko with parmesan cheese and palm oil. Palm oil because it is much lighter than other oils and keeps a good dry texture, great for getting crispy and crunchy on the topping.

The casserole looks so Savory, well presented as well. Thanks for sharing this deliciousness. Have a wonderful weekend!

Yummy 😋. I love tuna casserole. You did it again Catherine, with another good recipe. Love your recipes. They're simple and tasty.

Hi Catherine! I want to say i love your recipes and your family so much! Don't ever leave because you are great! I make everything you post!

One of my favorites!

I think this is my winner for tonight!! I made Chicken thighs with lemon pepper and Cajun seasoning, sautéed onions and garlic, then I made chicken gravy and rested the chicken back in the gravy, mashed potatoes with a dollop of sour cream, salt pepper, little fresh garlic when they was cooking, biscuits and peas and carrots 😍 turned out really good, I haven’t made chicken and gravy at our new house yet so o thought that was a good idea….

This looks amazing and your sauce looks fantastic! I’m thinking I’ll double your sauce because we like it a bit more ‘saucy’. 😁 Will be making this tomorrow! Thank you!

So glad to see someone else who doesn’t use canned soup. I usually click off video when I see canned soup.

Bread crumbs my favored topping for this casserole !

My goodness. What a meal.

That’s what’s on my menu today and I’m looking for a different recipe so I can switch it up this time although it’s been a long while since I’ve made one I love trying how other people cook their dishes so I can try and always switch up. Thanks for sharing

8:48 What a cute lamp on your counter!

One of my favorite comfort foods.

I've never made my own white sauce but, I will be trying yours. Looks delicious ❤

I always watch your Catherine your voice is so soothing and most of your recipes are great I just might have to try something a little different when I make the tuna noodle casserole again for the most part it was good thanks to you your husband and your kids for what you do I love watching your videos it's got me through some very hard times in this past year

I do it the way my mom taught me. She would layer the casserole, starting with noodles then a layer of sauce then shredded cheddar cheese on top. Then another layer of noodles, sauce then finishing with a last layer of cheese. She would top with bread crumbs or crushed potato chips depending upon what she had on hand. I agree that you need mushrooms and/ or any other vegetables that you have on hand and want to use up before they go bad and frozen peas are a must.

Wow my mother made this thank for showing me how to make this. Thanks

I sometimes use crushed corn flakes and butter for the topping, my favorite! Comfort, comfort, comfort food!🤗

This video has left me starving at 6:15 am.......😱

Hey kiddo! Thank you again…I’ve been craving a tuna casserole…learned to make it when I was a kid since our family had seven mouths to feed (65 years ago!😱)… I try to always make a roux but sometimes lazy cooks use canned Mushroom soup 🤪Lays potato chips all the way!!

My dear Mom's tuna noodle casserole had a sour cream base and a topping of crushed potato chips. One of the first cooking skills that I learned was crushing those chips! ~ Anastacia in Cleveland

I use cream of celery, if you can find it anymore. A can of mixed vegetables for color, or peas and carrots. I use a soup can of milk because I don't cook my elbow pasta. Yes, I'm lazy. I use French's onion rings on the top. I bake it for about 45 minutes covered, to cook the pasta. Then I put the onion rings on top and bake 15 more minutes to crisp up the onions. If you like it soupier than I do, don't drain the vegetables. Not in the best of order but you get the idea. I'll have to try the panko cuz sometimes I'm out of onion rings.

Terrific video! Homemade sauces are the best! Yours looks amazing! Really versatile,easy to make and would be wonderful not only on meatless Fridays, but, anytime you want something comforting.👍😋🍽

I love your recipe! Will try it soon. Thanks for sharing.

YES 👍 INDEED THIS SIMPLE DELICIOUS CASSEROLE IS PRETTY AND EASY TO ASSEMBLE WITH PANTRY STAPLES ✔️ ♥️ LOVE THIS RECIPE ♥️ 😁 THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

I just made this & you are right, it is the best tuna casserole! Absolutely delicious, perfect in every way, especially the crunchy top. Thank you so much for sharing this.💕

I like mine a little more creamy, less noodles, more peas and seasoned the pasta water with Broth Base Vegan Vegetable stock and used the Broth Base Vegan Chicken stock for the cream sauce. Didn't add the cheddar cheese. Came out very tasty.

I add French fried onions on top and it is delicious! I always love your recipes. Keep on posting!

Yum who doesn't love tuna noodle casserole and I'm sure you're will be delicious 😋

I love your free spirit attitude! 🙏

I have used canned evaporated milk in making my own white sauce came out delicious.

I don't mix cheese with fish. On tip of mine I put sprinkle french fried onions and some italian bread crumbs. I also don't use chicken broth if it is for a Friday in Lent.

I put crush corn flakes on top of my casserole. I've got your French onion chicken in the crockpot, rice is cooking, now I'm making your your tuna casserole watching you made me hungry for it. Can't wait to eat the chicken smells so good. Made the cube steak and gravy crockpot yesterday we can't get enough of that, last week I couldn't find cube steak so I made it with beef tenderloin just as good. Maybe a little better. Thank you so much for all the great recipes keep them coming. Have a wonderful evening. 😊🙏🥰❤💐💐💐💐💐💐

...So nice to see the Homemade White Sauce ! That is what I have always used, NO canned soup. lol. My grandmother and mother taught me to make that White Sauce, I use in it my scalloped potatoes, creamed peas...so many things. Thank you, looked yummy. I do not like cheese in mine, though ( personal preference) and my mom always used Potato Chips or homemade buttered bread crumbs. I loved this casserole and still do.

I make mine with basically that same white sauce. I omit the peas (🤢) but use drained, chopped spinach and fresh mushrooms☺️

I put parmesan cheese (in the plastic container) sprinkled with paprika on top. I seem to recall finding that tip for tuna casserole in a Hints from Heloise book. I've used it for over 40 yrs now.

Love it, never will make it any different

I made a casserole tonight came out great....being a old guy this brought me back to mom's cooking

Thank goodness! An alternative to cream of mushroom soup!

One of my Favorites. I’m using your recipe.

Looks so Awesome! Going to make this! Thank you!😊

Hey Catherine 👋 l just popped this in the oven l made it exactly as you said but made my own chicken bullion l can't wait to eat! Thank you for the inexpensive recipe!

I season the bread crumbs with lemon juice and parsley as well. And a tab. Lemon to the cream sauce. The acidity adds another layer if flavor. Sometimes I might add a splash of worchestershire to cream sauce.

Terrific recipe Catherine!Made this last night and was delicious.especially with the Panko crumbs on top.So crunchy and good!!Thank you!

This looks delicious!

My mom used to add crispy chow mein noodles and cashews to hers. My friend puts crushed potato chips on top of hers.

Like #2 Happy Tuesday..Thanks for sharing this with us....blessings and much love to you....😘🤗

Occasionally I use a large can of chicken in place of tuna. I always make a white sauce in place of soups and e scalloped potatoes are so delicious made with white sauce. I also add a small can of chopped mushrooms to my cassarole!

I like using potato chips as a topping!! I need to make this today!!

I grew up on this my mom made this once a week.

I love a ton of canned mushrooms in mine!

Thank you for this - i hsve been wanting a good recipe for this!

Made it just last nite!! Good Friday Dinner ! Yum! Was a staple recipe from Home Economics Food Lab! Yeah! Mom can’t eat onions or peas.. so.. used sliced mushrooms! And crushed pot. Crumbs! Green beans on the side!! Was awesome!’

I love tuna casserole!! I'll have to try your recipe.

Satisfaction in a plate!

I always add sour cream.... And I use Ritz crackers on top.. Sooo good!

I put peas and carrots in mine sometimes I even get wild and put some mushrooms and they’re yummy yummy yummy

This looks so good, Catherine. 💕🤗

I never really made mine from a recipe.. I used more tuna and less pasta and used the chicken stock cubes instead of the liquid stock . I used corn instead of peas I certainly will try this though 👍

Can't wait to try!!! I love the homemade rye in this recipe!!! Thank you sooooo much!!! I grew up on tuna casserole, especially during lent.

This food looks delicious. Good recipe.

I haven't had tuna casserole since I was a kid. Yummy!!

Yes it's me again, watching older videos. I know I saw this, probably when you posted it but I never watched it. As long ago as when I first got married I tried making tuna noodle casserole. But it never came out right. I finally abandoned the thought of ever making it again. Until now. Yep, I think it's worth a shot. I'm going to save this recipe so I can definitely try one more time. Thanks for giving me hope again. 😃

The ultimate comfort food with some cornbread. I use French fried onions (like you put on green bean casserole). Always do my own sauce and put mushrooms in my sauce.

This is a lovely version. I like pimento added to mine.

Looks yummy!

This looks so yummy! Definitely trying.

Looks delicious can't wait to make it. Thanks

Looks good for a fast dimner comfort food