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Close-up view of a creamy portion of condensed milk bread pudding on a light grey plate.

Condensed Milk Bread Pudding

A creamy, savory casserole combining tuna, pasta, and vegetables, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. Perfect for a comforting, hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Canned Goods
  • 15 oz tuna in water, drained 3 cans of 5 oz each
  • 8 oz high-protein pasta
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup light mozzarella
  • 6 oz sautéed mushrooms, finely chopped fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup condensed cream of mushroom soup optional
  • ¼ cup panko breadcvanilla extractbs likely a typo, assuming panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
Other
  • Light mist spray olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 dish.
  2. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, celery, and mushrooms until softened, then season.
  4. Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, broth, cornstarch, spices, and soup until smooth.
  5. Mix peas, sauce, pasta, tuna, and cheeses; transfer to dish, top with remaining cheese and panko, spray with oil.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly, then rest before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.