Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish

Inexpensive recipe from Carnation Evaporated Milk.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

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 1/2ounce) 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.