Potluck Tuna Noodle Casserole

Name: Potluck Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 8 ounces egg noodles; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups frozen peas and carrots mix; 1 (6.4-ounce) envelope water-packed tuna; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 10 butter crackers, crushed

Fish Casserole Diner-Style

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

What are you gonna bring to the big shebang? We believe going with a classic is always a solid choice. Potluck Tuna Noodle Casserole is always our first pick when prepping for a crowd! Not only is it filled with those familiar creamy, cheesy, tuna flavors that everyone loves, but it can serve a decent amount, which makes it the perfect pick! They're all going to be so excited about this Potluck Tuna Noodle Casserole because everyone loves a classic!

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
8 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups frozen peas and carrots mix
1 (6.4-ounce) envelope water-packed tuna
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
10 butter crackers, crushed

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large pot of boiling water, add 1 teaspoon of the salt and the noodles and cook to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the water.

Step 3 -In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.

Step 4 -Add the flour to the melted butter and cook until it smells toasted, about 2 minutes.

Step 5 -Whisk the chicken broth and the milk into the butter-flour mixture.

Step 6 -Add the onion powder, the garlic powder, and the remaining salt to the sauce mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 7 -Transfer the skillet from the heat.

Step 8 -Fold the cooked noodles, the peas and carrots, and the tuna into the sauce.

Step 9 -Sprinkle the tuna casserole with the cheese, followed by the crushed crackers.

Step 10 -Bake the tuna casserole until it is bubbly, the cheese has melted, and the cracker topping is golden-brown, about 15-18 minutes.

Step 11 -Let the tuna casserole cool for 5 minutes.

Step 12 -Serve.

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