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Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

A comforting creamy tuna noodle casserole that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 small onion (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (sliced/diced)
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 10 oz tuna (canned, 2 cans)
  • 1 cup cheese (shredded, optional)
  • 1 lb egg noodles (uncooked)
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. You can soften onions and celery with butter and garlic in a pan on your stovetop to cook them down a bit and become more fragrant, or just throw all of that into the slow cooker as is.
  2. If you cook them down, empty into Crock when softened. Season with salt, pepper and dill. (can add 1 cup canned corn that is drained if you like now)
  3. Stir in milk and broth. Then layer the egg noodles on top with the tuna on top of that. Do not stir together.
  4. Close lid and set to high heat for 2 hours.
  5. 15 minutes before cook time ends, lift lid and stir all contents together. Top with cheese and top with the lid again so that can melt. Then test the noodles, if not tender enough, cover and check again in another 15 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This dish can easily be adapted with additional vegetables like canned corn or peas.
  • For added creaminess, consider using cream of mushroom soup.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg