Creamy Chipotle Tuna Casserole Recipe

This casserole recipe from Views on the road on YouTube is nothing short of delicious! It’s one of my favorite casserole recipes, and I frequently make this for my family. It’s loaded with lots of flavors, easy to make, and guaranteed to be an instant hit. Try this today and see for yourself! Watch the video below to learn the step by step instructions.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of tuna
• 12 oz egg noodles
• 3 chipotles (in adobo sauce), seeds removed and chopped
• 1/2 of an onion, diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• a bunch of cilantro, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup of tomato sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Mexican oregano
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 cups of cold milk
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp tomato chicken bouillon
• 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• optional topping: 1/4 cup of cotija or parmesan cheese, melted butter, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, crema fresca, chives

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Next, prep and chop your ingredients accordingly and set them aside. After this, melt some butter in a saucepan, and saute your onions and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and continue to stir for two to three minutes. Then, add 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for a further 40 seconds. Next, add 3 1/2 cups of cold milk. Mix it frequently to avoid lumping and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce, 2 tbsp tomato chicken bouillon, 1/2 tbsp Mexican oregano, chopped chipotle, and 1 tsp ground black pepper. Lower your heat to low and mix everything well. Once done, turn off the heat and incorporate 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

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Step 2

Next, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and cotija cheese in a small bowl and set it aside. Now, transfer the drained egg noodles to a large bowl, then add the sauce, tuna, green onions, and cilantro. Gently fold everything together, then transfer the mixture to a buttered casserole dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle the panko crumb mixture over. Place this in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Creamy Chipotle Tuna Casserole Recipe