Cheesy Tuna and Rice Dish

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. 1

   PREHEAT oven to 375°F.

2. 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. 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. 4

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