Tuna Casserole
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic baked tuna casserole featuring a rich white sauce, hard-cooked eggs, peas, and a crunchy potato chip topping. Perfect for a cozy weeknight family dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Casserole dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 1/2 oz. | Tuna | Grated |
| 2 cups | White Sauce | Medium |
| 1 cup | Peas | Cooked |
| 2 | Eggs | Hard-cooked and diced |
| 1 tsp. | Celery Salt | None |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 1/2 cup | American Cheese | Grated |
| 1/2 cup | Potato Chips | Crushed |
Instructions
Step 1: Assembly
- Combine 1-6 1/2 oz. tuna with 2 cups white sauce.
- Mix in 1 cup peas, 2 diced eggs, 1 tsp. celery salt, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered casserole dish.
- Top with 1/2 cup grated American cheese and 1/2 cup crushed potato chips.
Step 2: Baking
- Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve hot.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate for up to a few hours before adding the potato chip topping and baking.
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