Tuna Melt Casserole

[Sherri]

1 tsp. oil/ 1 can (6 ounces) albacore tuna, drained and mashed/ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese/ 3 slices (1 1/2 ounces) American cheese/ 3 eggs/ 3 tbls. ground flax seed meal/ 1 tsp. garlic powder/ 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt/ 1.) Preheat the oven to 400 F., and grease a 9-inch pie plate with the oil.2.) In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cheeses, eggs, flax seed meal, garlic, and salt. Mix well.3.) Pour the tuna mixture into the prepared pie plate, pat down firmly, and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or untill browned and bubbly. YIELD: 3 servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 2 grams of usable carbs and 38 grams of protein.

[scaleskl]

Re: Tuna Melt Casserole

Thanks For This Recipe. I've Added It To My List Of Recipes. I Have Been Experimenting With Tuna So Much In The Past Few Weeks...i Can Smell It In My Sleep Lol.

[chicamarun]

Re: Tuna Melt Casserole

Thank you! You just came up with my dinner or lunch today!!

[Sherri]

Re: Tuna Melt Casserole

Hey there! Glad you like the recipe. I have another tuna recipe here somewhere. I'll have to find it and put it up for ya'll. Also some desert ideas since the holidays are coming up.

[chicamarun]

Re: Tuna Melt Casserole

I made it yesterday afternoon with canned chicken I had - and threw in a couple of herbs (basil and oregeno) and it was PERFECT! I saved the other 2/3 for today. Also was able to use a silicone pie pan and no oil....came right out!

[scaleskl]

Re: Tuna Melt Casserole

Hi, Just put this in the oven. My son helped me, I love these easy recipes. I will let you know how it comes out.