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Ultimate Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Crumb Topping

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This Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting classic elevated with a crispy, cheesy crumb topping. It’s an easy, hearty meal that will satisfy your cravings any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • All-purpose flour
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Dried herbs (parsley, oregano, thyme)
  • Paprika

Instructions

  1. First, make sure your unsalted butter is softened to room temperature.
  2. If you're using block cheese, go ahead and grate it now.
  3. Measure out your all-purpose flour, Panko breadcrumbs, and all your chosen seasonings.
  4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any dried herbs you're using.
  5. Add the softened butter to the dry mixture using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or two forks until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Once you have a nice crumbly mixture, add your grated cheese to the bowl and gently toss until evenly distributed.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the entire mixture over the surface of your prepared tuna noodle casserole.
  8. Bake your casserole according to your recipe's instructions, usually until the topping is golden brown and deliciously crispy.

Nutrition

Keywords: For a lighter topping, use Panko breadcrumbs. Feel free to mix different cheeses for varied flavors, and adjust seasonings to your taste.

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