This tuna melt casserole is an updated spin on tuna noodle, a baked version of the classic hot sandwich. If you like it spicy, use jalapeños instead of the capers.
Prep
36 min
Cook
75 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard
Ingredients
1
, 12 ounce
4 tablespoons butter
0.5 cups onion
0.5 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3.5 cups whole milk
2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
1
, 12 ounce
3 tablespoons drained capers
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 slices sourdough
0.5 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 Romas tomatoes
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
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 noodles and return to pot.
3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes. Gradually stir in flour, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Gradually stir in 1 cup cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
4
Stir sauce, tuna, capers, and mustard into noodles. Transfer to prepared dish.
5
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Toss bread cubes with melted butter and seafood seasoning. Arrange tomato slices over noodle mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Top with seasoned bread cubes.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly and bread cubes are lightly browned, 25 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
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