This gluten free tuna casserole is a comfort food classic that is perfect for a nostalgic family dinner night, or when you're craving something decadent and cheesy. This recipe can be made with regular or gluten-free pasta, either way, you'll want to work this easy-peasy and satisfying meal into the regular rotation.
Ingredients
- tuna
- gluten-free elbow macaroni
- olive oil
- onion
- celery
- cream cheese
- heavy whipping cream
- chicken broth or stock
- salt
- pepper
- cheddar cheese
- parmesan cheese
- frozen veggies
- butter
- gluten-free breadcrumbs
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Cook noodles according to package directions, and place cooked/drained noodles into a medium sized bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat, and add onion and celery. Cook for 4 minutes, and add to the bowl with the noodles.
- Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, and add cream cheese, cream, and chicken broth to skillet. Cook over until hot, not boiling. Stir mixture often to prevent scorching and cook until creamy.
- Reduce heat to low and add in both types of cheese. and stir until cheese melts.
- Combine sauce with veggies and tuna and stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle buttery breadcrumbs evenly over tuna mixture. Top with extra cheese, if desired, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Substitutions
You can make this casserole completely gluten and dairy-free by swapping out the dairy products for dairy-free versions. You can also substitute shredded chicken or pork for the tuna for a deliciously different take on the classic tuna casserole.
Storage
Leftover casserole may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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📖 Recipe
Tuna Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cans tuna packed in water
- 3 cups gluten-free elbow macaroni, cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth or stock
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen veggies
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook noodles according to package directions, and place cooked/drained noodles into a medium sized bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat, and add onion and celery. Cook for 4 minutes, and add to the bowl with the noodles.
- Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, and add cream cheese, cream, and chicken broth to skillet. Cook over until hot, not boiling. Stir mixture often to prevent the cream from scorching and cook until creamy.
- Reduce heat to low and add in both types of cheese. and stir until cheese melts.
- Combine sauce with veggies and tuna and stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle buttery breadcrumbs evenly over tuna mixture. Top with extra cheese, if desired, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Liz says
Super yummy! Tuna casserole is a regular Lenten dinner around here, but I'd never added cheese before. It's a delicious addition and we loved your version!!!
Vicky says
This tuna casserole is comfort food at its best! Loved the creamy sauce, tender pasta, and the seasoning. If you’re in the mood for a hearty, homemade meal, this is it.
Juyali says
Made this for dinner and it was super comforting. Loved that it’s gluten-free and still creamy and cheesy. Definitely adding it to our meal rotation!
Andrea says
Used gluten-free pasta and it turned out creamy, cheesy, and super comforting!
Lathiya says
I made this tuna casserole for dinner and my family loved it. Thank you for sharing.