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Mom's Easy Tuna Casserole with Rice

Mom's Easy Tuna Casserole with Rice

I grew up with a macaroni-based tuna casserole. My mother-in-law introduced me to this one with rice and I’ve used it ever since. The Tabasco® sauce and green chile peppers gives it an extra pop of flavor.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
  • ¾ cup water, or as needed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 2/3 cups milk
  • 3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch ground paprika, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Spread rice in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Layer tuna over top, then diced onion.

Step 3
Drain tomato juice into a 2-cup liquid measure. Add enough water to reach 1 1/3 cups liquid. Layer 3/4 of the diced tomatoes over the onion, then pour the tomato juice-water mixture over top. Save remaining tomatoes.

Step 4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into milk in a liquid measure. Pour milk mixture into the skillet and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add hot pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Step 5
Pour cheese sauce over the casserole. Garnish with extra tomatoes and paprika.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You can use regular diced tomatoes, or even whole tomatoes, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

440
Calories
21g
Fat
41g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 440
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 26%
Saturated Fat13g 64%
Cholesterol70mg 23%
Sodium712mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars6g
Protein23g
Vitamin C9mg 45%
Calcium362mg 28%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium430mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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