Stouffer’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

November 21, 2006 | Reviewer: Nicole

Stouffer's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Price: $2.29
Serving: 1 package, 10 oz.
Calories: 350
Fat: 23%, 15g
Sodium: 39%, 930mg
Protein: 18g
Fiber: 8%, 2g

Stouffer’s Says: Tuna, egg noodles, mushrooms and celery in a creamy sauce

Nicole says: This is a tiny box, with a tiny dish inside. But how big is the taste and satisfaction?

Stouffer’s tuna noodle casserole does not look extremely appetizing after microwave cooking. The edges have turned out a bit crispy and dried out while the middle is soggy and mushy. To top it all off, the only visible layer is a mixture of soggy bready, creamy sauce, and a couple of peas.

Upon digging into my casserole, I found noodles that were soft but delicious. And inside the casserole dwelled small (but sufficient) populations of peas and tuna meat. These ingredients were bound together by a truly creamy and complementary sauce. I also came across three small mushroom peices, which pleases me as a non-lover of mushrooms, but is disappointing in the light of unkept promises. Peas aren’t mentioned in the blurb, but mushrooms are?

The fact that the crust bakes up a bit crispy on the edges proves a good thing, and I was happy for a bit of crunch in a few bites of Stouffer’s casserole. The dish is hearty, but the serving size is small, so I’m awfully glad I have a mini-bag of potato chips in my snack drawer. Suffice to say, my stomach is warm and happy now that I’m done and I don’t expect to be hungry for at least 2 to 3 hours.

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7 Responses to “Stouffer’s Tuna Noodle Casserole”

AndrewE on November 21st, 2006

I’m amazed at what you call ’small portion’, i’d say it was more than enough for one, but then perhaps the picture is misleading.
Nicole on November 21st, 2006

Next time I complain about portion size, I will ensure to include something in the picture to offer perspective (Note to self: buy one of those very large pencils. Just kidding.)
Abi Jones on November 21st, 2006

I think that the pen tip peeking out from the box offers a pretty good indication. This is a very dense meal, so the size of the box is not indicitave of the weight (10 oz.). I would say that from the top view you’re looking at a 4.5 inch by 6.5 inch box. This is, of course, in contrast to the depth of the tray. You have to admit that it is a deeper tray than usual.
aeh on February 5th, 2007

I’ve tried this and found it to be too rich for my liking. I prefer the Smart Ones tuna noodle casserole, which has more peas and mushrooms,although it does require the addition of a little salt and pepper. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts ( I have gotten complaints about this, as apparently not everyone enjoys the smell of warm tuna in the morning…)
Rosemary on February 28th, 2007

I love it! Wish I had a recipe to make it like they do!! It’s the best I’ve ever tasted.
Jackalyn on April 19th, 2007

I agree with Rosemary! I made tuna noodle casserole the other night and it doesn’t even come close to how GOOD the sauce is in Stouffer’s casserole.
Maureen on May 27th, 2009

Obviously Nicole has had 50 too many McDonald’s and does not know a good casserole when it’s set in front of her. This is the best tuna casserole that I’ve ever eaten. I sometimes eat at an elegant restaurant in town that has a chef and he comes no where close to the excellent taste of Stouffer’s Tuna Noodle Casserole. About the size…………geez, how much can one person eat. This dish is too big for me to even finish much less eat a bag of potato chips too. If people would eat a whole lot less there wouldn’t be so many obese people with medical problems walking around. I usually eat half of the tuna meal for lunch and finish the rest off for supper. Heck, eat a big lettuce salad with half of the tuna meal instead of a bag of chips. It’s not only better for your heart but for your waist line too. The secret of a frozen meal is to put it on a plate with garnishes. No one likes to eat off of a plastic plate. An attractive plate is a whole lot more appealing and appetizing than a black plastic tray.