Grandma's Tuna Casserole

Ingredients

• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 1 , 5 ounce
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 0.5 cups milk , divided
• 1 , 1 ounce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder , or to taste
• 0.13 teaspoons seasoned salt , such as LAWRY'S®
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter , cut into small pieces, divided
• 8 ounces ridged potato chips , such as Ruffles®
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Mix cooked noodles with tuna, sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

3. 3

   Lay 1/2 of the butter across the bottom of a 2-quart, microwave-safe casserole dish. Crush potato chips, then sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed chips over the bottom and press to flatten.

4. 4

   Spread the tuna-noodle mixture in a single layer over the crushed chips. Layer with 1/2 of the mozzarella, 2/3 of the remaining chips, followed by the remaining butter, chips, milk, and mozzarella.

5. 5

   Microwave on high until casserole is hot and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.