Low Carb Tuna and ' Rice' Casserole

Mercy's Note:

This "rice" used in this recipe can be used as a substitute for rice in any recipe.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 20 ounces fresh cauliflower, shredded, 1 small head
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion
• 2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained
• 4 ounces mushrooms, drained

Directions:

1. Put cauliflower in a 2 1/2 quart casserole with a lid.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover and microwave on HIGH 8-10 minutes until just tender, stirring every couple minutes (do not overcook); stir in 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Meanwhile, sauté the celery in remaining tablespoon of butter until very tender.
4. In medium microwaveable bowl, mix 6 ounces of the cheese and cream.
5. Microwave a 2 minutes to melt the cheese; stir until well blended.
6. Whisk in mayonnaise, seasonings and dry onion.
7. Stir tuna and mushrooms into cauliflower; add cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Can be covered and chilled at this point and then baked later.
9. Cover and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes; uncover, top with remaining cheese and bake another 10-15 minutes until bubbly; add an extra 5-10 minutes to first baking time if chilled.

Reviews

[Posiespocketbook]

I added green onions to this recipe instead of onion powder. Turned out great. Husband loved it.

[Chef #1313411]

Delicious, low carb recipe! It didn't have the celery, and I thought there was sufficient cheese in the six ounces mixed with the heavy cream and mayo, so I didn't top the casserole with the remaining two ounces of cheese.

[LUVmyBELLY]

I had a cauliflower and some tins of tuna, so when this was the only recipe that I pulled up, I decided to try it, despite not having half the ingredients - no mushrooms, no celery, no cream, no onion powder and no microwave. BUT, I steamed the cauliflower whole, then cut it into bits with a sharp knife. I sauted fresh onion and mixed the cheese in milk in a pan and followed the recipe from point 6 onwards. it was lovely and creamy without the cream and i ate it with a thick slice of bread and butter! YUM.