I have a confession to make. And it’ll probably show my age, or lack there of. The theme for today’s #SundaySupper is Retro. That means food from the 50’s-70’s. I was stumped. The only thing I knew about retro food was from a challenge on Next Food Network Star one season. The contestents were given a dish considered retro and had to modernize it. And from that the only dish I could recall was Tuna Noodle Casserole. (Oh, I think pork chops and applesauce is one?)
So, that’s what I made. I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I’d never had tuna noodle casserole, at least not that I can remember. The only time I eat canned tuna is as a tuna salad sandwich from a sub shop during Lent. This casserole was a perfect opportunity to try something new Friday night. I was very pleased to not only enjoy it hot out of the oven, but reheated in the microwave! I never, repeat, never eat leftover fish. Leftover shrimp is iffy, too. But when my husband reheated a bowl for lunch and it smelled amazing I had to get myself a serving, too.
And now for a little history behind Tuna Noodle Casserole: This casserole dish became popular in the 50’s due to it’s simplicity, quickness, and low cost of packaged ingredients. This comfort food staple became a potluck standard. (Source: Wikipedia)
A big thank you to Heather of Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks for hosting this fun event! Be sure to scroll past my recipe to see a list of blast-from-the-past recipes. I am looking forward to seeing the gang’s retro recipes and expand my little culinary world.
This casserole makes six servings.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb wide egg noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 3/4 C milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp spicy mustard (I used El Diablo Steakhouse)
- 1 C frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 C shredded Parmesan cheese, divided use
- 2 cans (5oz) tuna in water, drained and flaked
Steps:
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat broiler.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and carrot until carrots are almost tender. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir until flour is absorbed and mixture is thick.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Melt in the cream cheese and 1/4 C of the Paremsan. Add mustard and season to taste with S+P.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the noodles and tuna. Place casserole in a lightly greased broiler-safe casserole dish. Top with remaining Parmesan. Place under the broiler for 5 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
*This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light at http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tuna-noodle-casserole-0*
Bodacious Breakfasts and Appetizers:
- Classic Chex Party Mix from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Healthy Green Goddess Dip from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Homemade Doughnuts from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Made in the Shade Main Dishes:
- Bacon Wrapped Individual Meatloaf from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken ala King from Recipes Food and Cooking
- Chicken Rice Casserole from Curious Cuisiniere
- Chicken in a Basket from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chicken Parisienne from Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen
- Chicken Pot Pie from Whole Food | Real Families
- Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast from FoodieTots
- Creamy Baked Pork Chops from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Individual Beef Wellingtons from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuits from Simply Healthy Family
- Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie from Momma’s Meals
- Ravioli di Magro from Manu’s Menu
- Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy from Webicurean
- Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs from Palatable Pastime
- Tuna Noodle Casserole from Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Uptown Goulash from Family Foodie
Swell Side Dishes:
- Creamy Lime Gelatin Salad from Magnolia Days
- Harvard Beets from Take A Bite Out Of Boca
- Retro Crock Pot Crabby Soup from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Roasted Broccoli Cheese Casserole from NeighborFood
- Seven Layer Salad from Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Wedge Salad from Our Good Life
Dreamy Desserts:
- Bananas Foster from The Redhead Baker
- Creamsicle Jello Mold from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Frosty Chocolate Dream Bites from Wallflour Girl
- Hummingbird Cream Cheese Cookies from Dandelion Greens
- Jello Poke Cake from The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Mom’s Heath Bar Cake from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Old Fashioned Banana Pudding from Pies and Plots
- One, Two, Three Jello from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Original Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake with No Cook Fudge Frosting from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Eat, Drink and be Tracy
- Raspberry Crunch from Peaceful Cooking
- Tunnel of Fudge Cake from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
The Bee’s Knees Beverages:
- Blood Orange Sidecar from Nosh My Way
- Crème de Menthe Parfait from Food Lust People Love
- Vanilla Bean Old Fashioned from The Texan New Yorker
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Ah yes, the good ‘ole tuna noodle casserole. It sure does bring back memories.
🙂
This was one of my favorite things as a kid because I could make it myself. And, as I discovered in university when I was pinching my pennies, it was relatively cheap to make too!
Glad I could churn up some memories. 🙂
We always had Tuna Noodle casserole at Lent when I was a kid, and always a good dinner in our home!
I think it’ll be a Lenten staple in our home too. We really enjoyed it.
I’ve always wanted to make a tuna noodle casserole! Now you’ve inspired me!
I like this one because it uses cream cheese instead of cheddar. 🙂
I’ve never been able to eat tuna (allergic) but I’m thinking this would be really good with chicken, too!
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!
My hubby loves tuna casserole, so I have to make it at least once during Lent. I will happily ditch the soup and make him some of yours 🙂
I hope he (and you) approves! I think my favorite thing about this version, and why I chose it, is because it uses cream cheese.
Not only is it retro but I think it is one of the ultimate comfort foods.
I could agree with that. I’ve never been a big “comfort food” person, or at least not in the traditional sense.
Tuna casserole was a budget recipe in the old days and I know many a family who made it and loved it!
Who says tasty has to be expensive?! 😉
Love tuna noodle casserole, yours looks wonderful!
Thanks
This was an old standby recipe of my mom’s when I was little. Something simple to make, cheap that all 4 kids would eat. 🙂
Happy to bring back some memories!
We love tuna casserole here. I can’t wait to try your version!
I hope you enjoy!
This is a dish that was and still is a favorite of Grumpy’s. Poor guy, I never make it. lol I think I just got guilted into it because he saw a photo as I was reading your post and told me I needed to make this! 😉
Haha! I’ve run into that too. Good luck 😉 I hope you both enjoy this version.
You did it! You’ve got me ready to try this one out! My mom made hers with canned, mushy peas and ZERO cheese! We had it nearly every Friday growing up… one of the few things mom made we didn’t get into! I’m so going to give this one a whirl! Took me back!!
Aw I’m so glad! I hope you enjoy this version. You really can’t go wrong with cream cheese 🙂
Oh tuna noodle casserole brings back many childhood memories for me 🙂
🙂
I was so hoping someone would make tuna casserole, it pretty much defines retro food! And no worries, I had to do a LOT of googling for this #SS, lol! I love your version of the classic!
Haha, thanks! Glad I wasn’t alone. 🙂