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prep time
15 min
cook time
35 min
ready time
50 min
Keto Best Tuna Casserole
Nothing screams “American comfort food” like a tuna casserole! Invented about 80 years ago (wow), tuna casserole is still made for many families today. Sometimes, you just have to make something quick and filling for hungry mouths!. Each slice of this Keto tuna casserole has a layer of Low Carb shirataki noodles, thick and gooey cheese sauce, flakey canned tuna, and a crumbly pork rind topping. Add a side dish to make a full meal or use this recipe as the side course to a main meal.
Do I have to use shirataki noodles?
Shirataki noodles are made with konjac yam flour and water, so they’re very low in carbs. If you want to use a ‘noodle’ with more nutritional value, try veggie noodles! Spiralize zucchini and use that instead of shirataki noodles. You could also use spaghetti squash. You’ll need to cook veggie noodles before you add them to your casserole so they don’t produce extra liquid while the casserole cooks.
What is a tuna casserole?
Tuna casserole is a classic American dish invented back in the casserole era of time. It’s just one of many interesting yet strangely delicious combinations of ingredients that come from the 40s and 50s. Tuna casserole is made with pasta, canned tuna, sometimes cooked vegetables, and always lots of cheese. This Keto tuna casserole is made with some Low Carb substitutions, but it tastes extra-cheesy and just as delicious.
Are pork rinds Keto?
Pork rinds are fried pig skins cooked to a crisp and usually flavored with a lot of salt. It’s your choice if you want to use mild or spicy pork rinds in your recipes! Pork rinds add protein and fat to your meal with minimal carbs. If you grind them up, pork rinds can be used just like bread crumbs. Add ground pork rinds on top of casseroles or use them as fillers in meatloaf.
Net Carbs
2.2 g
Fiber
0.9 g
Total Carbs
3 g
Protein
16.6 g
Fats
30.7 g
348 cals
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Ingredients
Heavy cream
0.75 cup
Butter, unsalted
3 tbsp
Cheddar cheese
1.5 cup, shredded
Salt
0.25 tsp
Black pepper
0.13 tsp
Garlic powder
0.13 tsp
Shirataki Noodle
16 oz
Canned tuna
1 can - each 5 ounce net weight
Cheddar cheese
0.5 cup, shredded
Fried pork skins
1 oz
Recipe Steps
steps 5
50 min
Step 1
Make the cheese sauce first by combining heavy cream and butter in a saucepan on the stove. Heat the ingredients over low heat, and whisk them together until the butter melts. Without letting the cream reach a simmer, whisk cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the pot. Whisk until the cheese has melted and the cheese sauce comes together.Step 2
Set the cheese sauce aside to cool down and thicken. Prepare the shirataki noodles next by following the directions on the packaging. You’ll likely need to drain the noodles and rinse them first. Then, cook them in boiling water on the stove for 2-3 minutes to tenderize them. Drain the noodles, and let them cool down for 5 minutes before continuing.Step 3
After the shirataki noodles cool, add them to your pot of cheese sauce. Drain the canned tuna completely before stirring the tuna into the pot of noodles and cheese sauce. Then, stir the final amount of shredded cheddar cheese into the pot. It’s okay if the cheese melts a little bit, but you don’t want the cheese to melt completely yet.Step 4
Pour and spread the tuna casserole into a glass baking dish and set it aside. Grind a bag of pork rinds in a blender or food processor, then measure out the amount you need listed in the ingredients. Spread the ground pork rinds across the top of the casserole.Step 5
Turn on your oven’s broiler to high heat. Once the broiler is heated, add the casserole dish to the oven. Cook the casserole for approximately 15 minutes or longer. Look for golden brown edges all around the casserole dish, and the pork rinds should be darkened and golden. Cool the casserole for 5 minutes before slicing it for serving.
