Mom's Potato Chip Tuna Casserole

Transport yourself to the heart of comfort food heaven with "Mom's Potato Chip Tuna Casserole"—a delightful, nostalgic dish that's bursting with creamy, cheesy goodness and an irresistible crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights, this classic casserole combines tender egg noodles, protein-packed canned tuna, creamy mushroom soup, melted cheddar cheese, and a medley of peas and onions, all topped with a crispy layer of buttery potato chips. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a golden bake in the oven, this easy-to-make recipe delivers layers of flavor and texture, sure to please the whole family. It's a timeless crowd-pleaser that's perfectly balanced between hearty and fun, making it a standout addition to your dinner table lineup.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 cans canned tuna (in water), drained
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups potato chips, crushed
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen peas, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Add the cooked egg noodles to the tuna mixture and gently toss until all the noodles are evenly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crushed potato chips evenly over the top of the casserole to form a crispy topping.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the potato chip topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1881.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2375.0

Total Fat 121.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 477.6mg	0%
Sodium 5475.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 148.9g	0%

Vitamin D 423.6IU	0%
Calcium 2479.5mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2249.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 29.6%