creamy cheesy tuna noodle casserole 2 ways

Ingredients creamy cheesy tuna noodle casserole 2 ways

2 can good quality tuna 12 oz each
1 lb elbow noodles drained and cooked for minimum cook time
1 1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sour cream
2 can cream of chicken soup or 1 can each cream of chicken and celery if preferred
1/2 can cheddar cheese soup
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion soup mix; if you want onions. i sift out the onions from the soup and add as well
1 tsp onion powder
4 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed ritz crackers or italian bread crumbs; optional

how to make creamy cheesy tuna noodle casserole 2 ways

preheat oven to 350°F. in large bowl, mix tuna and mayonnaise, stir.

add all wet ingredients and spices and onions from soup if desired. this makes 2 casseroles so i only add onions to one. mix well and add noodles; stir to incorporate.

pour tuna noodle mixture into 2 lasagna tins sprayed with cooking spray. (you can also use glass casserole if you prefer.)

top with shredded cheese and either bread crumbs or crushed ritz crackers if desired

cook about 25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. you can serve one and freeze the second for another time if you want! enjoy