Tuna Rice Casserole
Get ready to indulge in the comforting, nostalgia-packed flavors of this Tuna Rice Casserole, a timeless classic perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. Layered with tender cooked white rice, flaky canned tuna, and garden-fresh frozen peas, all enveloped in a creamy, savory sauce made with cream of mushroom soup and a touch of milk, this dish is as satisfying as it is simple to make. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese adds a gooey, melty richness, while the golden, crispy breadcrumb topping provides the perfect textural contrast. Enhanced with sautéed onions for depth and baked to bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes, this easy tuna casserole delivers wholesome comfort food with minimal effort. Serve it hot and pair with a crisp side salad for a hearty, well-rounded meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners, leftovers, or make-ahead meal prep, this casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish your family will request again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 cups frozen peas
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sautéed onions, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine evenly.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray. Pour the rice and tuna mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with olive oil until lightly coated. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the bread crumb topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 4906 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.3 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1409 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1565 mg | 33% | |
*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.
