Betty's Best-Ever Oven-Baked Tuna Casserole Recipe

[1970sarteaga]

I have several times looked 4 a good recipe 4 Tuna Casserole. I should have known r thought bout checkin n ur channel 4 a good 1!?!?! This looks absolutely yummy & looks like supper 4 2morrow nite 4 sure! Cant wait 2 try it out! Thanx 4 posting & sharing with us! :)

[LauraVitaleFan]

this is a great video

[MagaJosh2000]

Thank you,I have been trying to find a tuna casserole like my Momma use to make me.I think this is it only with a few patatoe chips crumpled on top.

[AnotherAmateur]

Can't go wrong with a good casserole. I use Sherry and curry in my tuna casserole. Hope you'll take a look. Thanks for a great video!

[bettyskitchen]

@AnotherAmateur Thanks for your nice comment! I like the idea of sherry and curry in a tuna casserole. I will check yours out!

--Betty :)

[twprodigiousone]

You really need your own cooking show!!!! Thank you so much for the videos:-)

[twprodigiousone]

You really need your own cooking show!!!! Thank you so much for the videos:-)

[bettyskitchen]

@twprodigiousone Thanks for your confidence in me!

--Betty :)

[twprodigiousone]

You really need your own cooking show!!!! Thank you so much for the videos:-)

[suehasmk4u]

I just happened to find you today and couldn't be happier. I hated tuna casserole when I was growing up and have never prepared it. However, this looks absolutely delish & can't wait to make it. I am sure the parmesan cheese makes a huge differance. BTW I found your site looking for healthy wings. Love the idea and will be using boneless chicken breast this weekend!!  :)))

[bettyskitchen]

@suehasmk4u Thanks for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy the tuna casserole and also the chicken breasts!

--Betty :)

[kenny8076]

I NEVER have big enough pots to make things i see on here!! I don't care I'm going to get the ingredients right now to make this!!!! I'm in Sweden currently so its almost dinner time :)........ I love your hair by the way!! subscribed!

[bettyskitchen]

@kenny8076 Thanks for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[sneakymikels1]

Question: How do I get my woman to stay in the kitchen long enough to make me some of your amazing recipes?

[bettyskitchen]

@sneakymikels1 I guess she needs to be interested. Perhaps if you made a recipe and surprised her, she might like to do the same?

--Betty :)

[KissHope]

Now that is a tuna casserole I think I could eat. Have only seen a can of tuna dumped into a box of mac & cheese, far from appetizing in my opion. The white albacore in spring water seems to be more mild so might try that. Never been a big tuna fan or most fish. After having whooping cough 45 yrs ago one of the old dr remedies was 2 tablespoons of cod liver oil. I can sniff out the slightest fishy smell from 100 yrds away. LOL Another was Creoturpine which had turpentine in it. Awful awful

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope Hi, Hope! I don't really like fish, either, but I eat canned tuna fish for lunch every day, and I like it in casseroles. (Strange.) Thanks for your great comment--I like the idea of using albacore tuna.

--Betty :)

[papillionbella]

I've been craving comfort type food, so my go to recipe was tuna casserole. Wish I'd seen yours. The cheese sauce looks so yummy! Next tuna casserole made will be this one!

[bettyskitchen]

@papillionbella I hope you enjoy the tuna casserole! Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Lyricsmaniaworld Thanks for your lovely comment! I appreciate it so much!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Lyricsmaniaworld Thanks for the great feedback!  I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Lyricsmaniaworld I hope you found it interesting! Thanks for watching!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

I added some chopped Green Bellpepper, some chopped Sweet Onion, some tomatoe, some pimentos, and some paprika to mine, and substituted some shredded chedder cheese for the parmesian, and goat's milk for the cow's milk, then covered the casserole with some bread crumbs before I baked it.

It came out great!

Thanks Betty!

:)

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it! I love the changes you made; they sound delicious!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Thanks very much!

I like to experiment.

Sometimes I'm even crazy enough to try an experiment the first time that I make a recipie!

Although I'm not quite confindent enough yet, to try to tackle your Dole Pineapple Easter Cake recipie.

So I made a Tropical Orange Chiffon Pie for dessert, instead (Have you ever made one?).

Mom's been sick, so I wanted to make her some comfort food.

We're having a freakinsh heatwave here.

I hope that it hasn't taken a toll on your garden.

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever The Tropical orange Chiffon Pie sounds wonderful; no, I have never made one. That sounds like great comfort food. It is really hot here in KY (in the 90's F), but our herb garden is doing fine so far!

Take care,

--Bettty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Would you like the recipie?

(It's very simple)

It was 103 degrees Farenheight here the other day.

Fourtunatly today isn't so bad.

It's only supposed to get up to 100.

So much for my plans for doing yardwork.

I'm glad that your garden is doing well.

The heat here killed my new tomato plant.

How is Remy?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Sorry to hear about your new tomato plant. Remy is doing fine; he found a dead rabbit in the yard, so he keeps wanting to go to that spot!

Have a great day!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Did he bring the dead rabbit to you as a "present"?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever He tried, but we were able to keep him away from it, and we removed it.

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Oh my.

Well it's the thought that counts, I suppose.

How in the world did a dead rabbit get in your yard?

If your yard is fenced in, it couldn't have been another dog (unless someone in your neighborhood owns a New Guinea Singing Dog).

I'd think that if it were killed by a wild animal like a raccoon, the animal would have either taken, or eaten the carcass.

Perhaps a cat?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Our yard is unfenced, so we get all sorts of creatures--which Remy, of course, loves!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

My sister and her husband could never have their yard unfenced.

She has a terrier; and you know how they are.

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Yes, a terrier would be out of there in no time. Remy is so docile that we let him go out alone, and 2 minutes later he's scratching the door, wanting back in--he's very spoiled!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

He probbably wants to know if he's getting any more of those home-made doggy cookies.

;)

Also Poodles are rated as one of the top ten most intelligent dog breeds.

I noticed how calm he was at the farmers' market in your last vidio.

What was it like for him the first time that he went?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever He has always been like that when we take him out. And, when people come over to the house, he does like to sniff them, but then he is quiet and leaves everyone alone.

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Such a sweet little dog.

My mother's Poutuguese Waterdog is a bit shy around strangers at first, but ussually warms up to them after a few minutes.

She's never been to the farmers' market, though, as dogs were banned from it before I started going.

Did you name him after the charachter on the TV series "Remington Steele"?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Part of the fun of going to festivals and to the farmer's market is being able to take your dog. He's name Remy, because Remy is a French name and he is a French poodle!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

(laughs)

I should have guessed.

Does he often help you out in the kitchen?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever He's ready to "help" when he hears the words, "Hi! I'm Betty..."

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Well, the next time that you want to make meatballs, maybe he could "help" you with this recipe:

youtube.com/watch?v=sY_Yf4zz-y­o

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever I will check it out!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Have a great afternoon!

Bye!

[albulghariyy]

have you ever tried putting green bell peppers and Onions with the Casserole.?

or Currey?

[bettyskitchen]

@albulghariyy No, I haven't, but bell pepper, onions, and curry all sound good!

--Betty :)

[Trademarc1977]

Tried this recipe for the first time tonight -- great success! Thanks! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Trademarc1977 Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[MELISSA84008]

Thanx for this simple recipe :) I added a cup of Shredded Cheddar to the sauce and seasoned bread crumbs on top....will definately be using this recipe again!

[bettyskitchen]

@MELISSA84008 Thanks for the great feedback! I like your additions!

--Betty :)

[s6xp]

Hi Betty, Im from Spain and your videos here are being commented all over the place, some chefs introduced this tuna casserole recipe to their menus and are succeeding tremendously. Have you thought about opening a restaurant here? you will be so succesful with your creative recipes and your communication skills.

I send you a lot of hugs

Bye Betty

Good lucK!

[barbiebytchable]

iv tried it many times and i loved it every time... this is the only recipe ill use

[bettyskitchen]

@barbiebytchable Thanks for your sweet feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[LovingBundleOfHate]

i was told never to buy ready shredded cheeses ever.. it tastes better if u do it urself :D

[bettyskitchen]

@LovingBundleOfHate It is better if you shred it yourself. Using the shredded variety is for quickness and convenience.

--Betty :)

[strongsm]

Betty, I sprinkled some parmesan on top of the casserole before putting it in the oven. It turned out great!

[bettyskitchen]

@strongsm Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it! I like the addition of parmesan cheese!

--Betty  :)

[GiveMeLiberty80]

Betty...I tried this recipe a couple of days ago and it is gooood...I added a little to this recipe by making some seasoned bread crumbs to top it with when I baked it... I just put 3 pieces of toast in a food processor with a little garlic salt and parmesan and it made a really tasty and cruchy topping...this recipe is definitely going into my arsenal..checking out your channel I noticed you have many recipes that I'm interested in so I subscribed...keep the good food coming!!

[bettyskitchen]

@GiveMeLiberty80 Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I really appreciate it!  I like your tip about the seasoned bread crumb topping!

--Betty :)

[sammielou93]

Oh, my gosh.. I tried this tonight (without the peas, cuz I don't care for them, haha), and it was soooo good!!! I wanted to eat it all before I baked it.. Thank you so much!! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@sammielou93 You are very welcome!  Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

If you were baking this in a rectangular baking-dish, what dimensions would you reccomend?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Something like 8-inches by 10-inches.

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Ok, then that's what I will use.

Thanks.

:)

[Awlio1]

Gute schmeckt !

[cahayaungu]

dear betty thanks for the recipe. I only have cheddar cheese in my fridge, can I used that instead, will it taste the same?? tq

[bettyskitchen]

@cahayaungu Yes, Cheddar cheese will be fine! I was uploading several casseroles--tuna, chicken, ham, roast beef, etc., and I was just picking a different cheese for each type of casserole. You may use any cheese that you like!

--Betty :)

[lapdancemonkey]

this recipe is great! thanks betty x

[lxbrownnproudxl]

This looks very good! You should try to add crushed chips or cheddar french fried onions on top. It makes a world of difference =)

[bettyskitchen]

@lxbrownnproudxl That sounds like a great idea! Thanks!

--Betty  :)

[margaret928]

Great tip with the milk thanks for sharing this recipe

[laurysocheerful]

can i replace the peas with pickles?lol

i hate peas

[bettyskitchen]

@laurysocheerful You can just leave the peas out. It will still be very good!

--Betty :)

[mudpie1000]

Too bad you are married you have way too much cooking talent. I learn every time I watch and then try one of your recipes. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and have recommended them to others.

Bobby Dale

[Nazz1952]

can you add mushrooms?

[bettyskitchen]

@Nazz1952 Sure!  That would taste great!

--Betty :)

[copyboyrc]

You never taste your food.

[malhori]

Oh that looks sooo yummy, Betty - thanks for sharing!! I just learned about a French technique called "Beurre manié" ("kneaded butter"), used for thickening soups & sauces.... by kneading equal amounts soft butter & flour together, pieces of it can be whisked into a heated liquid, so that the flour particles are released as the butter melts = no lumps!

[bettyskitchen]

@malhori That is a great tip! Thanks for sharing with everyone!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Lilersful It is 1 1/2 cups. I'm sorry for the confusion!

--Betty :)

[jayliv11]

does it make any difference if i use green peas in can instead of the frozen ones??

[bettyskitchen]

@jayliv11 No--either way is fine!

--Betty :)

[Catherinepacheco]

I was looking for a very simple, straight forward recipe similar to the way my Mom used to make it back in the 70s and found this. She would use the more traditional cream of mushroom soup but I prefer the cheese sauce.

I followed the recipe very closely and it came out very nicely.

Thanks a lot for making the video!

[bettyskitchen]

@Catherinepacheco Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[monalisa20]

i love you betty. you truly save my day. ive been craving tuna

[monalisa20]

OMG thanks... i love tuna helper,,, but ive been looking for somthing more decadent like this. I love you Betty. you really do save my day,

[brandre2]

Can cheddar be substituted for parmesan?

[bettyskitchen]

@brandre2 Yes, Cheddar would be great in place of the parmesan cheese!

--Betty :)

[LamboGil]

Betty,

Any good ideas for Mac-n-cheese? Could use something to kick it up a notch...

(Ever try my mild pepper juice idea for the tuna casserole?)

[bettyskitchen]

@LamboGil I have several mac 'n cheese recipes. You might like Tomato Macaroni and Cheese, because it has cheese sauce with a tangy taste. I plan to make tuna casserole before long, and I will try the mild pepper juice in it! Thanks for the great tip!

--Betty :)

[micronux]

Mine tasted like chocolate. :( I hate chocolate. :x

[casicassie]

I really appreciate this recipe! I live in Mexico, but I am from the United States. One of my favorite comfort foods is Tuna Helper. I am so glad I found this recipe! Tasted just like home!

You are amazing!

[akashafuhr]

Cooking is a Large Part Intuition... And Common sense... Looks so tastey This is how i make it too.... Unless im in a hurry and then the canned soup comes out!

[TheGramof9]

Do not see where more info is displayed for recipe on video page lol

[bettyskitchen]

@TheGramof9 Look for a down arrow and click.

--Betty :)

[KadysVlogginIt]

Oh I love your stove!

[00MsLovely]

I loooooove yur videos Betty!!! One lady had a kitten nibbling in her tuna casserole..ugh! That was disgusting! I've been tellin my friends about yur AWESOME videos and they've started watching! =) Yur the bestest everrrrrr!!!!! I've got so many recipes from watching your videos and have shared them with my family and friends and they LOVED the way the recipes have turned out! I really hope u keep up the AMAZING work!! And your husband does such a great job on holding the camera! =)

[hottiequeenb]

im gonna make this tomorow yum-o

[nnejdee]

Mmmmm, I know what I'm making for dinner tonight! :)

[the1chemy]

wow, that looks good. Nice job

[yoyanana]

betty i made it.. but the pasta was a little taste less... what could i add to it so it has more taste... i mean at the end there was something missing... thaaanks!

[bettyskitchen]

@yoyanana Adding more cheese will always make it tastier. And, you could add some seasonings that you enjoy with tuna. Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[aab787]

I made it today, very good

[savage1812]

i love it thank you so much!

[leila863]

This video was great thanks =) but you were sometimes pratanising when you would say

''im gonna stir it NOW, here at my WORK TOP'' haha

and personally i would pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce pan, so you can get every last bit of the sauce.

Thanks anyway though!

[TheVittleVlog]

Just what I was looking for...Thanks!

[decemberblue07]

My mom made something like this when I was growing up and you might try adding some coarse break crumbs on top for a little crunch. You could even just smush up some croutons and put them on top. The crunch is awesome and the taste is great! :D

Either way this looks really tasty!

[thelaurels13]

Very nice and not too fattening either. By the way you have a very nice tidy kitchen.

[SuperWriterboy]

Thanks for the recipe...This is great! gonna make it for my daughter.

[SmallSojourner]

Wow, it looks very delicious, I will have to try this for sure. You have a lovely home too. Shalom

[Hersheykiss32389]

i will be trying this for valintines day!

[MissLady8282]

I would be more interested if you had the recipe written down

[bettyskitchen]

You will always find the recipe by clicking "more info" on the page where the video is displayed. Thanks for your interest!

--Betty :)

[MissLady8282]

Oh thanks :)

[bettyskitchen]

You will always find the recipe by clicking "more info" on the page where the video is displayed. Thanks for your interest!

--Betty :)

[nathanshi]

I think that if my belly hurt i would try this recipe because it would fill every void within.

[bettyskitchen]

It is a great casserole! Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[Ragrog105]

This recipe is wonderful and I've made it a few times. But this last time I sprinkled a half cup of crushed Jays Kettle Cooked Potato Chips over the top before baking. It really goes well with this recipe and added a great deal of flavor. Next time I will increase the chips to 3/4 cup.

This is now a favorite in my house.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback! I *love* your Kettle Cooked Potato Chip topping idea! I will try that next time!

--Betty :)

[electriccars1]

Hey Betty! i'm going to make this for thanksgiving! But just to let you know, you say in the video 6oz of Parmesan cheese but in the recipe you say 12oz so you might want to clarify! :) hope this helps!

[bettyskitchen]

Hi!

Thanks for alerting me to the discrepancy! I will change the recipe. I really appreciate your letting me know about this! (I hope you enjoy the casserole!)

--Betty :)

[CallieShabazz123]

@bettyskitchen Hi betty while watching this video the other day I ran out to the store to buy the ingredents and followed your video step by step and it turned out GREAT! You pay attention to detail and are very specific in your directions,which really helps a young person like me who is learning how to cook . You dont just assume someone knows something.You go in such detail a 2 year old cant mess up lol..and I love that..Keep posting videos. THEY ARE JUST GREAT..SUBSCRIBED! LOL

[WaltDisneySG]

Does it work well with tabassco sauce?

[bettyskitchen]

I haven't tried it with Tabasco sauce, but if you like the combination, that might be a good addition!

--Betty :)

[TheFlower39]

i loved it i always tell my mom to make your recipe

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[CookingEasyWithMera]

Mmmm Tuna casserole,,love it!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks, Mera!

YouTube is keeping me very busy, but I will get over to your channel right away! It's nice to hear from you! And thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[Prawnlet]

i would add corn instead of peas. but looks great.

[bettyskitchen]

Corn does sound great! I have several casseroles--tuna, ham, chicken, beef, and I use noodles, a cheese sauce of some type, and a vegetable of some type. Corn would do well in any of them! Thanks for the idea!

--Betty :)

[LamboGil]

Betty,

I have been making Tuna cassarole for 20 years+

You do a good job and it looks great.

I always put a little mild banana pepper juice in it to give it some zing...it works well with the tuna flavor...try it youll like it.

[bettyskitchen]

I definitely will try that! I have never heard of that before, but it sounds wonderful. I think it will give the casserole just the zing that it needs! Thanks for a great tip!

--Betty :)

[nickone666]

thanks for doing this betty! i have a school food project to make tuna pasta bake and I didnt have a clue how to do it with other website, but seeing you do it has let me understand how!

[bettyskitchen]

I am so happy that my recipe helped you out! It's simple to do, and it *always* turns out great! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[funfrogys]

It looks lovely!!! Oh and by the way, so do you!!! Thank you so much!! AAA+++

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! You made my day! Thanks for viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)

[MLIchick]

This looks easy and tasty. I'm going to try it tomorrow for my boyfriend. Thanks :-) Oh I was wondering, do you ever put corn in your tuna casserole?

[bettyskitchen]

No, I've never tried corn in my tuna casseroles, but it sounds delish! Thanks for viewing (and trying!).

--Betty :)

[bolillo239]

betty, how long do you cook the bow ties for?

[bettyskitchen]

Chris,

Cook them for about 6 to 8 minutes after they return to a boil. It's not really important that they be done all the way, because they are going to continue to cook in the oven. Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[delaghetto2009]

WOW NICE JOB!!!

Looks like we got our next best cheff ^_^

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you so much! You comment is encouraging! Thanks for viewing and for your kind comment!

--Betty :)

[DansLookingGlass]

I'm excited. I've never had this dish before. I usually eat fastfood. But I'm gonna start cooking dishes next week. This is now on the menu for monday.

Thanks for the recipe. Dan

[bettyskitchen]

I'm glad you're going to try the recipe!  Thanks for your comment, and thanks for viewing!

--Betty :)

[warriorbourne]

Do you use the same cups for both dry and wet ingredients

or do you use dry measuring cups for dry ingredients??

[bettyskitchen]

I typically use separate measuring cups for each ingredient. Sometimes I measure an ingredient, and then put it in a small bowl and then the measuring cup is free for measuring something else. I don't usually use the same cups for both dry and wet ingredients. Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Sounds like fun!

--Betty :)

[CookingCousins]

Your video is great :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! I really love the way the two of you work together--and you have great recipes!

--Betty :)

[dancer4lifelover]

Im so excited im going to a fall out bo concert on april 25th at 5 im really excited but its not my chemical romance but i like fall out boy ! lol

[dancer4lifelover]

Very cool sounds yummy im telling my mom to mae this lol

[bettyskitchen]

I'm sure you won't be disappointed! Thanks for your comment, and thanks for viewing!

--Betty :)

[dancer4lifelover]

Great job it looks really good even though i never tried this before lol

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! We had it for dinner last night, and it was sooooo good!

--Betty :)