In The Pantry Tuna-Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (10 ounce) can cheese or (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
    0.75 (10 ounce) can milk (use soup can) or (10 ounce) can cream (use soup can)
    3 cups cooked long-grain rice
    1 (7 ounce) envelope albacore tuna, in chunks (Star Kist)
    1 cup buttery crackers or 1 cup corn flake crumbs, crushed
    3 tablespoons butter, softened
    salt and pepper
    1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed (optional)
Preparation
    Cook and drain rice, according to instruction on package.
    Set aside.
    Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F degrees.
    In mixing bowl, combine soup and milk; add salt and pepper.
    Fold in tuna chunks and peas, if using.
    Lightly butter 1 1/2 quart casserole.
    Layer half the rice in bottom of dish; add 1/2 of the tuna mixture; repeat layers.
    Combine the cracker/cornflake crumbs and butter until well-mixed.
    Spread over top of casserole.
    Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and topping is browned.
    Enjoy!

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