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Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com