Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Inexpensive recipe from Carnation Evaporated Milk. 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 ounce) can evaporated milk |
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 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut in half, drained |
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained |
Directions:
1. PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
2. 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.
3. COMBINE rice, parsley, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and tomatoes in 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Top with tuna. Spread cheese sauce over tuna.
4. BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
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