Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 cup instant rice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz) can whole tomatoes, cut in half, drained
2 (6 oz) cans tuna in water, drained

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
MELT butter in medium saucepan. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes. Blend in flour, salt and ground black pepper. Stir in evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil. Stir in cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted.
COMBINE rice, parsley, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and tomatoes in 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Top with tuna. Spread cheese sauce over tuna.
BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	306.68 Kcal (1284 kJ)
Calories from fat	186.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.67g	32%
Cholesterol	62.85mg	21%
Sodium	331.06mg	14%
Potassium	111.91mg	2%
Total Carbs	18.29g	6%
Sugars	0.95g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	11.86g	24%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	250.1mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	325.93 Kcal (1365 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.97g	32%
Cholesterol	66.79mg	21%
Sodium	351.84mg	14%
Potassium	118.93mg	2%
Total Carbs	19.44g	6%
Sugars	1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	3%
Protein	12.61g	24%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	265.8mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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