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Submitted by HARSKAMP

Budget-friendly tuna casserole with soft breadcrumbs, eggs, and skim milk bakes into a low-fat, diabetic-friendly dinner perfect for stretching canned tuna into a full meal.

YIELD

5 servings

PREP

25 min

COOK

30 min

READY

55 min

This isn’t your grandma’s creamy tuna casserole.

Water-packed tuna mixes with soft breadcrumbs, eggs, and parsley, then gets bound with warm milk for a lighter take on the classic.

It’s comfort food that won’t weigh you down.

Kitchen Tips

  • Use soft fresh breadcrumbs for a tender texture
  • Heat the milk and breadcrumbs first so the margarine melts evenly
  • Whip the eggs well before adding
  • Don’t overbake; the center should be set but still slightly soft
  • Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables

Variations

  • Add frozen peas or diced celery for vegetables
  • Use whole wheat breadcrumbs for extra fiber
  • Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
  • Mix in Dijon mustard for tangy depth

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML BREAD CRUMBS
soft
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML MILK
skim,
1 15
TABLESPOON ML MARGARINE
1 1
LARGE EACH EGG
2 2
LARGE EACH EGG WHITE *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT SUBSTITUTE *
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
1 1
SMALL SMALL ONION
minced
1 5
TEASPOON ML PARSLEY FLAKE *
6 6
1/2 OUNCE 1/2 OUNCE TUNA
water-packed

Directions

Heat breadcrumbs with milk and margarine until margarine melts.

Meanwhile, beat egg and egg whites. Stir in salt, pepper, onion, parsley flakes, and tuna. Gradually stir in hot milk and crumbs.

Place in casserole dish and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 143g (5.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 186 29% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 25g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 14% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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