Tuna, Cheese, and Rice Casserole

Name: Tuna, Cheese, and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 (7-ounce) can tuna; 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked frozen or canned peas, drained; 2 tablespoons diced pimento; Kosher salt, to taste; 4 cups hot cooked rice; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

A comforting tuna casserole combines onion, celery, peas, and rice, and is made with a savory homemade cheese sauce.

⭐ 3.9 (85 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, then sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes until tender.
Stir in flour, pepper, and dry mustard; cook until bubbly. Gradually add Worcestershire sauce and milk, stirring until thickened.
Mix in 1 cup shredded cheese until melted. Add flaked tuna, peas, and optional pimento to the sauce; season with salt as needed.
Layer half the hot rice, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, and half the sauce in the prepared baking dish. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining shredded cheese.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter and toss with breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the casserole is bubbly.
Cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 760 kcal

Carbohydrate: 59 g

Cholesterol: 126 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 37 g

Saturated Fat: 24 g

Sodium: 1052 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 41 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g