When I was a kid, one of my favorite dishes my mom would often make was tuna noodle casserole. It consisted of noodles, canned tuna, and a couple of cans of cream of mushroom soup. It was creamy and salty and truly comfort food.
This keto-friendly recipe, packed with nutrient-dense veggies, was inspired by this recipe by Catherine Jarret on Butter + Brie that matched ingredients I had on hand. I tweaked it a bit and it turned out to remind me of that childhood favorite.
Ingredients
6 ounces (168 g) cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups (300 g) broccoli florets
3 cups (300 g) cauliflower florets
4 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
2 cups (112 g) shredded cheddar cheese
2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, and tuna. Pour in the cream sauce and stir well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Place into preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly on the sides and the broccoli is tender (pierce with a fork to test).
- Remove from oven and set broiler to high. Sprinkle the cheddar on top of the casserole and top with bacon. Return to oven for 2 – 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before servings.
Time: 40 – 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Nutrition info per serving: 388 calories, 24 g protein, 30 g fat, 7 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 5 net carbs.
Rich sources of (select RDA info): B12 31%, Niacin 32%, vit C 86%, vit K 64%, calcium 32%, selenium 72%
I’m so glad you tried it; it looks incredible!
Do you cook the broccoli and cauliflower.
Do you drain the water off the tuna
Drain the tuna, yes! Don’t cook the broccoli and cauliflower before baking.
Thank you for not making me plow through pages and pages of blog and ads to get to this recipe. It is tasty and flexible.