Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish

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Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish

By:: CARNATION MILKS

Prep:: 15 mins
Cooking:: 30 mins
Level:: Easy
Yields:: 6

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

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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 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) 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 oz.) whole tomatoes, cut in half, drained
2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna packed 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.