Creole Tuna Casserole - Master Cookbook Recipe # 330

Name: Creole Tuna Casserole - Master Cookbook Recipe # 330
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 cups Egg noodles, cooked and drained; 5 oz can Tuna, drained (reserve juice if preferred); 3 Tbsp Dehydrated or fresh chopped onion; 10.5 oz can Cream of celery soup; 1-1/2 cups Milk; 2 tsp Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere’s recommended); 14.5 oz can Mixed vegetables, drained; 1 cup Shredded cheese (your preference); 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

This Southern-style tuna casserole uses pantry staples and adds a little Creole kick for a hearty meal that won't break the bank.

This is recipe #330 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 35 minTotal time: 50 min

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Ingredients

3 cups Egg noodles, cooked and drained
5 oz can Tuna, drained (reserve juice if preferred)
3 Tbsp Dehydrated or fresh chopped onion
10.5 oz can Cream of celery soup
1-1/2 cups Milk
2 tsp Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere’s recommended)
14.5 oz can Mixed vegetables, drained
1 cup Shredded cheese (your preference)
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

Boil the Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the onion, cream of celery soup, milk, and Creole seasoning.
Combine Ingredients: Stir in the drained mixed vegetables, tuna (include a splash of the juice if you like extra flavor), and shredded cheese. Mix everything well.
Add Noodles: Gently fold the cooked noodles into the tuna mixture until evenly coated.
Layer and Top: Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and top generously with the crushed Ritz crackers.
Bake: Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes. Keep an eye on it,if the crackers start browning too quickly after about 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F for the remainder of the time.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

This is a wonderful way to serve a filling Southern meal on a budget. If you find your crackers are getting too dark before the casserole is finished, just turn your oven down a notch for the final 10 minutes. It’s a very forgiving dish, so feel free to use your favorite shredded cheese to make it your own!