Tuna Bake with Mashed Potato

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cooked pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat adds fiber; elbow macaroni is often cheaper.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Salmon is healthier; sardines are often less expensive.

Place peeled and diced potatoes in a pot filled with water to cover the potatoes.

Add some salt and bring to a boil.

Lower down to simmer and once the potatoes are soft, drain and start mashing using a fork or a potato ricer.

Add buttermilk, seasoned with salt and black pepper, and mash the mixture until smooth. Set aside.

In a bowl, add canned tuna, scallions, frozen peas, corn, season with salt and black pepper, and add cooking cream. Mix well.

Spread the tuna mixture in a baking dish.

Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese or any good melting cheese.

Spread the mashed potatoes on top.

Bake in the oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Serve with your favorite salsa and fresh coleslaw on the side.

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