Tuna Rice Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this comforting Tuna Rice Bake—a hearty casserole that’s quick, easy, and loaded with flavor! Featuring flaked canned tuna, fluffy cooked white rice, and pops of sweetness from tender green peas, this one-pan dish is brought together with creamy mushroom soup and melty cheddar cheese. A crispy, buttery breadcrumb topping adds the perfect crunch to every bite. With minimal prep and just 25 minutes of baking time, this family-friendly casserole is an ideal choice for busy evenings. Serve it with a fresh side salad or warm crusty bread for a well-rounded, satisfying meal that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for cozy nights or meal prepping, this Tuna Rice Bake is a timeless classic you’ll return to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cans canned tuna
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 onion
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen peas, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, diced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the breadcrumbs and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and toasty.
Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the cheese layer in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bake is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Tuna Rice Bake warm with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.3 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 359 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 7971 mg | 347% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.9 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 164.6 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.6 mcg | 103% | |
| Calcium | 1262 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2588 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
