Tuna Casserole with Egg Noodles
Tuna Casserole with Egg Noodles is a classic American comfort food, typically made with canned tuna, egg noodles, a creamy sauce (often from cream of mushroom soup), and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs or potato chips. It's a hearty, budget-friendly one-dish meal that became a staple in home kitchens across the United States, especially popular in the mid-20th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the noodles and often contains moderate to high fat from the creamy sauce and any added cheese or butter. It provides a good source of protein from the tuna and offers key nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids, with a typical serving containing around 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0 mcg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a post-war era of convenience cooking, utilizing shelf-stable pantry staples like canned tuna and condensed soup. Nutritionally, it's interesting as a dish that balances the perceived 'healthiness' of fish with the indulgent, creamy, and carb-heavy profile of classic comfort food.
