Compared by formula

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Compared by formula.

Canned or cream-of-something, breadcrumb-topped or not β€” the weeknight casserole argued in ratios.

16recipes
16sites
3kcook ratings
144reviews read
17proven levers
Bon Appetit, Marines turn up heat 150322-M-ST621-040
Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos, U.S. Marine Corps Β· Public domain

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Tuna Noodle Casserole
Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos, U.S. Marine Corps Β· Public domain Β· illustrates the dish, not this recipe
dairyaromaticscheesefattoppingthickenersaltdairy Β· aromatics Β· cheese Β· fat Β· topping Β· thickener Β· salt

Easy Tuna Casserole

from spendwithpennies.com

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.93 (2,126)
condensed_cream_of_…no mixerno chillingbeginnerkids can help
Chosen because 2,126 cooks have rated it 4.93β˜….
hands-on18m
waiting19 min
makes6
each$0.91
kcal323
levelbeginner
Contains:dairyegggluten
Needs:condensed_cream_of_mushroom_souppanko_bread_crumbs As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases

Where your pick sits among all 16

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71% 376% 680% 0%57%114%171%228% less cheese β†’ more cheese drier β†’ saucier your pick Easy Tuna Casserole β€” spendwithpennies.com Tuna Casserole β€” tastesbetterfromscratch.com Tuna Casserole β€” skinnytaste.com Tuna Noodle Casserole β€” thecozycook.com Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole β€” jocooks.com The BEST Tuna Casserole β€” momontimeout.com The Best Tuna Casserole β€” thestayathomechef.com Tuna Noodle Casserole β€” budgetbytes.com Tuna Casserole β€” preppykitchen.com Lightened-Up Tuna Casserole β€” gimmesomeoven.com Tuna Casserole β€” eatingonadime.com Recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole β€” culinaryhill.com Tuna Noodle Casserole β€” browneyedbaker.com Gluten Free Tuna Noodle Casserole β€” iowagirleats.com Tuna Casserole β€” kristineskitchenblog.com Tuna Casserole β€” chelseasmessyapron.com

What cooks found out

Read from 144 reviews across all 16 recipes. The counts are how many cooks report it β€” including where they disagree.

Use less cheese to make the sauce less thick.

5 cooks report this Β· 7 report the opposite Β· when using heavy cream instead of milk

Add more dairy or fat to prevent the dish from drying out.

4 cooks report this Β· 3 report the opposite Β· add it about a minute before the pan comes off the heat

Use two cups of sharp cheddar cheese and one cup of colby cheese for optimal flavor and texture.

backed by 30 cooks · if Gruyère is too expensive

Substitute powdered mustard for dijon mustard if you prefer a different flavor profile.

backed by 23 cooks Β· when using rotini instead of elbow noodles

Reserve pasta cooking water to add back if the sauce seems too thick after mixing in cheese.

backed by 18 cooks Β· if the mixture appears too thick after adding cheese

Prepare your mise en place before starting to avoid burning the butter when measuring flour.

backed by 17 cooks Β· if you want to serve it as a main dish with toppings

All 16 tuna noodle casserole recipes we measured

Each one has its own breakdown: formula, cost, time, and how it ranks.

Easy Tuna Casserole Β· 4.93β˜…
Tuna Casserole Β· 4.94β˜…
Tuna Casserole Β· 4.77β˜…
Tuna Noodle Casserole Β· 4.97β˜…
Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Β· 4.65β˜…
The BEST Tuna Casserole Β· 4.92β˜…
The Best Tuna Casserole Β· 4.75β˜…
Tuna Noodle Casserole Β· 4.64β˜…
Tuna Casserole Β· 4.97β˜…
Lightened-Up Tuna Casserole Β· 4.79β˜…
Tuna Casserole Β· 4.91β˜…
Tuna Noodle Casserole Β· 4.73β˜…
Recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole Β· 5.0β˜…
Gluten Free Tuna Noodle Casserole Β· 4.8β˜…
Tuna Casserole Β· 5.0β˜…
Tuna Casserole Β· 5.0β˜