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Homemade Tuna Helper is a delicious twist on boxed tuna helper loaded with egg noodles, green peas, corn, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and tuna all in a creamy sauce.

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Homemade Tuna Helper is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for weeknights.

This simple creamy pasta loaded with tuna is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

This tuna helper recipe takes about fifteen minutes from start to finish and serves four.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this creamy tuna helper, I started by cooking some egg noodles according to the directions on the package.

While the noodles were cooking, I dropped some butter and diced onions into a large pot.

I cooked until the onions were translucent.

I added some flour to the pot.

I stirred well and continued cooking for three minutes.

I added some milk to the pot.

I stirred well and continued cooking for a few minutes to thicken the liquid.

I added some frozen peas, corn, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt to the pot.

I stirred well and continued cooking until all of the ingredients were fully combined.

I added the cooked egg noodles, some tuna and chopped parsley to the pot.

I stirred until all of the ingredients were well combined.

I topped the pasta with some additional chopped parsley.

Then the homemade tuna helper was ready to serve.

This rich and creamy pasta dish is full of flavour.

This homemade rendition not only elevates the classic Tuna Helper but also allows you to savor the satisfaction of a home-cooked meal.

The twist of the corn and peas included make this dish hearty and one the whole family will love.

If you are looking for an easy dinner recipe using canned tuna, then you need to try this Homemade Tuna Helper!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to make this Homemade Tuna Helper:

• 8 ounce egg noodles, cooked
• ⅓ cup yellow onion, finely chopped add
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 7 to 10 ounce tuna
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, divided

How to Make Homemade Tuna Helper:

1. Cook the egg noodles according to the directions. This will take approximately 7-9 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, move forward with the recipe.
2. In a large pot over low to medium heat add the onions and butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
3. To the pot add the flour. Make a roux by mixing for 2-3 minutes so the flour can cook out.
4. Add the milk. Mix for 2-3 minutes until it is thicker.
5. Add the peas, corn, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and coarse kosher salt. Mix for 2-3 minutes or until everything is combined.
6. To the pot add the cooked pasta, tuna, and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Mix for 1 minute or until everything is combined.
7. Top with 1 tablespoon parsley.
8. Serve and enjoy!

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