Jalapeno Tuna Noodle Casserole has a nice spicy kick. It’s super creamy and cheesy and loaded with jalapenos. The crushed jalapeno-flavored potato chip topping is my favorite part.

 
This recipe is super easy to make. It’s a pretty standard Tuna Casserole recipe that is really kicked up in flavor and heat with jalapenos. A couple of cans of canned soup make it really creamy.
How To Make Jalapeno Tuna Noodle Casserole:

Cook the pasta. Be sure to salt the water.
Stir together all ingredients (except topping ingredients) in a large bowl.
Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake covered for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle the chips and reserved cheddar cheese on top and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

Recipe Tips:

Any pasta shape can be used for this recipe. I like cavatappi, but elbows or shells work well too. For extra spice, you can replace half the cheddar cheese with Pepper Jack cheese.
I love peas in Tuna Noodle Casserole, but you can leave them out or replace them with green beans.
If you can’t find jalapeno-flavored potato chips, you can use regular potato chips.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days but the potato chip topping will get soggy.

Be sure to try this From Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole if you don’t like using canned soups.

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Jalapeno Tuna Noodle Casserole

Jalapeno Tuna Noodle Casserole has a nice spicy kick. It's super creamy and cheesy and loaded with jalapenos. ...