No Milk Tuna Helper Copycat
You don't need milk to get a deliciously creamy homemade Tuna Helper! Just try out this recipe if you don't believe me.
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
- 1 can tuna (drained, 12 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups pasta of your choice
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk the coconut milk, mayonnaise, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper until well combined. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
Combining Everything Together and Serving
- Once simmering, stir in the tuna and cheese until the cheese has melted and is well incorporated. Remove from heat and stir in the pasta. Mix well to coat.
- Enjoy your homemade Tuna Helper without milk with a side dish of your choice!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 4mg