Tuna Casserole with Potato Chips
A comforting and crunchy tuna casserole topped with crispy potato chips for added texture and flavor. This easy-to-make dish combines tender pasta, creamy sauce, and savory tuna, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups crushed plain potato chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, sautéed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, milk, thawed peas, flaked tuna, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the crushed potato chips evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the potato chip topping is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.