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Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish

CARNATION® MILKS
Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish
Level
Easy
Prep 
15 min
Cook 
30 min
Servings
6 servings
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.

KEY INGREDIENTS

A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.
CARNATION® MILKS
Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

12 oz
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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 fluid ounces) 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 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

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