Low Carb Cheesy Tuna Casserole

By toobze

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp chopped celery
• 1 Tbsp diced onion
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tuna (drained and flaked)
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
• 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen petite green peas
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat (2%) cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 11 x 7-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Melt butter in a small skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Place onions and celery in a medium mixing bowl. Add in the tuna, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, garlic powder and green peas. Mix to combine.

Spoon the tuna mixture into your prepared 11 X 7-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.