Doritos Cool Ranch Tuna Noodle Casserole has the perfect combination of egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, peas, cheese, and of course Cool Ranch Doritos. It's kid friendly and mom approved!
This easy casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, weekends when you have friends over, or anytime you want a creamy delicious family friendly pasta recipe for dinner.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED TO MAKE DORITOS COOL RANCH TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
You’ll be surprised to see just how basic and easy this recipe is. Egg noodles bring the perfect texture, while the Velveeta cheese adds a creamy flavor like no other. Add the Doritos on top for a nice crunch that you'll fall in love with.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- egg noodles, wide
- cream of mushroom soup
- Albacore Tuna in water, flaked apart with a fork
- whole milk
- Better Than Bouillon, Chicken Flavor
- ground black pepper
- can peas and carrots, drained
- Velveeta Cheese, cut into small cubes
- Cool Ranch Doritos, crushed
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
NOODLES: This recipe calls for wide egg noodles, but regular egg noodles can be used instead. Although I've never tried any other pasta in this recipe, rotini or penne would work well too.
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP: We've tied a few different combinations of creamed soups in this recipe. While Cream of Mushroom has the best flavor, cream of chicken or even cream of celery would work if that's what you have on hand.
MILK: Whole milk can be swapped out for 2%, or even half and half depending on how creamy you want it. Of course 2% will make it more liquid in consistency, while whole or half and half will give it a creamier feel.
PEAS AND CARROTS: Canned peas and carrots are the easy way to go for this recipe, but you could always use frozen too! I wouldn't recommend using fresh peas and carrots, as they would not have time to cook and soften while in the oven for only 20 minutes.
CHEESE: Velveeta Cheese that is cut into small cubes is the best way to make this Cheesy Doritos Cool Ranch Tuna Noodle Casserole, but we understand not everyone is a fan of Velveeta. Feel free to use colby jack, montery jack, or even just straight cheddar in this recipe instead. Just make sure to use enough that you still have an overload of cheese when you dish it up.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THIS CHEESY DORITOS TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
FIRST STEP: In a large pot cook the egg noodles per package directions. Drain and set aside.
SECOND STEP: In a small sauce pan boil your peas per package directions. Drain and set aside.
THIRD STEP: In a large bowl combine your cream of mushroom soup, albacore tuna, milk, Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor, and ground pepper. Stir together.
FOURTH STEP: Add the drained noodles, peas, and ½ of the Velveeta cubes. Stir Well.
FIFTH STEP: Place combined mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish and top with the remaining Velveeta cubes. Make sure the entire casserole is pretty much covered evenly with cheese cubes.
SIXTH STEP: Place in the oven at 375 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crushed Cool Ranch Doritos over the top of the cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Doritos Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 package egg noodles wide
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can Albacore Tuna in water flaked apart with a fork
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 15-oz can peas and carrots drained
- 16 ounces Velveeta Cheese cut into small cubes
- ½ bag Cool Ranch Doritos crushed
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large pot cook the egg noodles per package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small sauce pan boil your peas per package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine your cream of mushroom soup, albacore tuna, milk, Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor, and ground pepper. Stir together.
- Add the drained noodles, peas, and ½ of the Velveeta cubes. Stir Well.
- Place combined mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish and top with the remaining Velveeta cubes. Make sure the entire casserole is pretty much covered evenly with cheese cubes.
- Place in the oven at 375 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crushed Cool Ranch Doritos over the top of the cheese. Serve and enjoy!
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Looks delish, Shauna!! Thanks for sharing! Pinned 😉
Brenda
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Thanks Brenda 🙂
AAaaaanndDD now I'm drooling! Thanks for sharing this at Whimsy Wednesday. Having you at the party with us makes it so special!
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Lol, your comment cracked me up when I saw it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Kelly 🙂
Shauna this one looks fabulous! Pinned!
Visiting from Sweet Bella Roos Pin it Thursday
Thanks Rachel! Saw your link party button on my Link Parties page and came over and linked up! So glad you stopped by and commented 🙂
Hope you can link up here this weekend at my party. It runs from Fri-Sun!
What an unusual use of Doritos...it looks very tasty. I hope you'll consider adding this to my Shrimp and Fish Recipe series, this weekend. I think my readers would enjoy it. -Savannah http://www.hammocktracks.com
I just went and linked up a few recipes at your party. Thanks for letting me know about it.
If you wouldn't mind coming back and linking your party button to on my "Link Parties Page" on the day of the week that you normally host parties that would be great. I didn't know if this seafood inspired link party was regular or not?
I'd love for you to link up at my party going on right now too while you're here 🙂
Oh, goodness. I love Doritos. This might be dangerous. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Shauna,
I can't wait to taste this Casserole, I really like what those Doritos will do for a classic Tuna Casserole, yum! Hope you are having a great Valentine Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
What a unique recipe! I'd love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday through Tuesday) at 'Or so she says ...' Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
SO fun! I am sure this is a family pleaser for sure... Thanks so much for coming to my link-up party yesterday, I hope you’ll come back again next week! xoxo~ Ruthie
I love tuna noodle casserole and those Cool Ranch Doritos!
Looks looks amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This is a great family friendly meal! I would love to have you come link up at my weekly linky party Show Me Your Plaid Monday's! http://www.pandpkitchen.com/2013/02/17/show-me-your-plaid-mondays-10-2/
Great combo! Thanks for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker! Hope to see you there again on Monday night!
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment! I will definitely be there again this week 🙂
Woot! You have been featured this week at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I'd love to see you back. Have a great week. 🙂
Yay! Went over, grabbed your button & put it on my featured page 🙂 And linked up some more goodness while I was there, lol!
Thank you so much for the feature Ali!
Wow! How good does that look?! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
YUM!!! Thanks for linking up. This sounds delicious and cant wait to try it!
I have never thought to add Doritos to tuna noodle casserole - but i'm thinking it would make it outstanding! I must try thins next time we have it!
sounds really good. I think my kids would love it just because of the Doritos!!! Pinned.
This looks yummy! Headed over to pin it right now!
The tuna noodle casserole that Shauna make looks so good! I have never use noodle in casserole. I will try when my kids were back from holidays. Pin and have a nice day.
Looks yummy, pinning!
This sounds SO GOOD!! We'll have to try it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
This is like a party on a plate! Thanks for sharing at DBB!
Thanks for sharing at the Foodies and Crafties Soiree!
what kind of milk are you using? my kids dont liek cream of mushroom what else can you substitute with?
I love tuna casserole and this one looks so fantastic! Pinning!
Great way to jazz up Tuna Noodle Casserole. Thanks much.
I’d love you to come share your recipe on The Yuck Stops Here, http://mommasangelbaby.com/the-yuck-stops-here-5/. HUGS
This dish brings back so many memories. The doritos are a nice touch.
Blessings,
Shari
Thanks Shari! Hope they are good memories!! 🙂
Oh my goodness...this sounds and looks phenomenal! I've pinned and can't wait to make it for my family.
Thanks! I hope your family loves it!