Nif's Tuna Casserole to Go

Say goodbye to traditional casserole dishes with Nif's Tuna Casserole to Go—an irresistibly fun and portable twist on comfort food! Perfect for busy schedules or portion-controlled meals, this recipe transforms classic tuna casserole into convenient muffin-sized servings. Featuring tender rotini pasta, protein-packed tuna, sweet peas, and creamy cheddar goodness, it’s all tied together with a velvety cream of mushroom base and topped with buttery, golden panko breadcrumbs for irresistible crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, these individual casserole cups are ideal for meal prepping, lunch on-the-go, or family dinners. Whether you enjoy them warm or refrigerated for later, the versatility and flavor of this dish make it a must-try. Keywords: tuna casserole, individual servings, meal prep, portable comfort food, creamy pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 2 cans (5 ounces each) canned tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 0 cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prepare individual servings.

Step 2

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the drained tuna, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

Step 4

Fold the cooked pasta into the tuna mixture until evenly coated.

Step 5

Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, pressing down slightly to pack each portion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are moistened. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each muffin cup.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 8

Let the casserole cups cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and lift them out.

Step 9

Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1395.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2423.1

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 317.3mg	0%
Sodium 4119.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 159.0g	0%

Vitamin D 433.6IU	0%
Calcium 1511.6mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2502.1mg	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: 31.5%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 42.2%