Spicy Tuna Noodle Casserole

The Wholesome Spoon

Casseroles are one of my favorite things to make this time of year! There's just nothing like a creamy, cozy, baked dish! This Spicy Tuna Noodle Casserole totally hit the spot! This was easy to make and definitely wooed my family! It was a little bit different than the traditional style, with those crunchy diced jalapeños inside! The creamy pasta, cheesy center, and that potato chip topping - it all came together so beautifully! This is such a classic dish, with some surprising twists!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the spicy tuna noodle casserole:

2 - 5 oz Cans Tuna drained
3 Garlic Cloves minced
2 Jalapenos deseeded and diced
1 Yellow Onion diced
1 - 10.5 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 cups Dry Egg Noodles
2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar divided
1 ½ cups Frozen Peas
½ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Potato Chips plain, crushed
½ cup Milk
¼ cup Heavy Cream
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
½ tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Cayenne
¼ tsp Black Pepper

For Serving:

Parsley

Instructions

To prep the ingredients:

Preheat oven to 425℉.
Get out a stockpot and bring some salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente, drain, and set aside.

To make the spicy tuna noodle casserole:

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl besides the cooked pasta, potato chips, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Stir to combine.
Lightly grease baking pan and set aside.
Fold cooked pasta into the mixture, gently stir to combine and dump the mixture into prepared pan.
Top with remaining cheese and the potato chips. Bake 12 minutes.
Loosely cover casserole with foil and bake 8 minutes more.
Spicy Tuna Noodle Casserole is done when cheese is melty, and the top becomes slightly browned and crispy!

To serve:

Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 26gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2.5mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Canned Tuna Recipes, Easy Weeknight Casserole Recipes, Fall Casseroles, Spicy Tuna, Tuna Noodle Casserole

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