Gluten Free Tuna Noodle Casserole

This gluten free tuna noodle casserole is the ultimate cozy comfort food with a crispy, golden topping. It's a classic crowd-pleaser worth making again and again.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 383 kcal

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Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

12 oz Gluten Free Egg Noodles
2 cans Tuna in Water (5 oz each, drained and flaked)
1 cup Frozen Peas
3 tbsp Butter
1 Medium Yellow Onion (diced)
2 stalks Celery (diced)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
3 tbsp Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
2 cups Whole Milk
1 cup Chicken Broth (gluten free)
1 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded, divided)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Onion Powder

For the Topping

1 cup Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs
2 tbsp Butter (melted)
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the gluten free egg noodles according to the package directions until just al dente, about 1 minute less than recommended. Drain and set aside.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the gluten free flour blend over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, salt, black pepper, and onion powder until the cheese is melted. Fold in the cooked noodles, drained tuna, and frozen peas.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish if not using an oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar evenly on top.
In a small bowl, toss the gluten free panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter and garlic powder. Scatter the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Keyword comfort food, gluten-free, noodle casserole, tuna casserole