Elevated Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe With Potato Chip Topping by Donna John

Never a fan of tuna casseroles, a jalapeno tuna casserole recipe did catch my eye because of all the cans of tuna in my pantry. After a few adjustments and a little tweaking, this tuna casserole recipe got a thumbs up.
Here is your shopping list for this creamy and cheesy jalapeno tuna noodle casserole recipe: pasta, cream of celery soup, sour cream, milk, frozen peas, a jalapeno pepper, canned tuna in water, cheddar cheese and potato chips. You can use jalapeno-flavored potato chips or regular potato chips for this casserole recipe. You could also change up the cheese by using Swiss, Monterey Jack, gruyere, mozzarella or your favorite melting cheese.
Serve this easy tuna noodle casserole recipe with a salad for a quick, budget-friendly dinner.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cavatappi, rotini, penne or your favorite pasta shape, cooked according to package directions for al dente
- 1 can (10 ounces) cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 - 2 cans water-packed tuna, drained well
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 cup crushed jalapeno potato chips or regular potato chips
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the soup, sour cream, milk, peas, jalapeno, tuna and cheese in a large bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in the pasta. Mix well.
- Pour into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Combine the crushed potato chips and cheese.
- Sprinkle the topping over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the casserole with foil. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake about 10 minutes more. Serve.
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