Ingredients
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6 ounces wide egg noodles
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
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3 -4 tablespoons butter
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2 (6 ounce) cans white flaked canned tuna, very well drained
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1 cup frozen peas (can use more or less peas)
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1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup full-fat milk
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
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1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
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3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional, can use more or less)
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salt and pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
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25 -30 Ritz crackers, coarsley crumbled (you can use more or less crackers)
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1/4 cup melted butter, for drizzling
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paprika
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until firm-tender; drain.
- In a small skillet saute the onions with celery and garlic in butter or margarine until soft (about 3 minutes).
- In a large bowl combine cooked noodles, sauteed veggies, shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, tuna, half and half cream, peas, mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and Old bay seasoning; mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the mixture.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs, then sprinkle lightly with paprika.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbly.