Tuna Melt Casserole

Hey, we all grew up on tuna casserole. Here’s one with no noodles, for the low-carb grownups we’ve become.

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.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 can (6 ounces) albacore tuna, drained and mashed
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 slices (1 1/2 ounces) processed American cheese
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal or 3 tablespoons low-carbohydrate bake mix
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

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, flaxseed 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 until browned and bubbly.