Cheesy Tuna and Rice

Cheesy Tuna and Rice is a tasty variation on the traditional casserole. Delicious, easy to prepare and it's ready in less than 1 hour.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup instant rice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, cut in half, drained
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Blend in flour, salt and ground black pepper.
4. Stir in evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil.
5. Stir in Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted.
6. Combine rice, parsley, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and tomatoes in 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Top with tuna. Spread cheese sauce over tuna.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé®