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Cheesy Baked Tuna and Rice Dinner with Asparagus and Veggies
Creamy, cheesy, and pantry-friendly, this easy Tuna and Rice Dinner is the perfect weeknight dinner.
Sometimes dinner must come together with whatever you’ve got in the pantry. That’s exactly how this Cheesy Baked Tuna and Rice Dinner came to life: simple, hearty, and surprisingly tasty. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll keep in your back pocket for those “oops, nothing’s thawed” nights.
Why You’ll Love Cheesy Baked Tuna and Rice Dinner
- Pantry-friendly and budget-friendly
- Packed with veggies for extra freshness
- Creamy, cheesy, and comforting
- Great way to use up leftover rice or veggies
- Family-friendly, reheats well the next day
This cheesy baked Tuna and Rice Dinner is creamy, hearty, and easy to throw together with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want a family-friendly comfort meal.
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Tuna and Rice Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Sometimes you get home, open the fridge, and realize you forgot to thaw anything. That was me, staring at shelves and trying not to order takeout. But then I spotted a few tins of smoked tuna and some veggies that were hanging around, and boom… Cheesy Baked Tuna and Rice Dinner was born. It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, and honestly, it turned out way better than I expected.
Ingredients
- 3 x 170g tins flaked tuna (smoked or regular)
- 1 cup raw rice (≈2 cups cooked)
- ½ large tomato, diced
- 12 asparagus spears, chopped and steamed
- 12 spring onions, chopped
- ½ orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ packet cream of asparagus soup mix
- ¼ cup cream + ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)
Instructions
- Cook the rice (1 cup raw rice) as you normally would until fluffy (makes about 2 cups).
- Lightly steam the asparagus (12 spears) for about 5–6 minutes, just until they’re still a little crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dried soup mix (½ packet) with cream and milk (1 cup total).
- In a baking dish, mix the tuna (3 tins), cooked rice (2 cups), tomato (½), asparagus (12 spears), spring onions (12), bell pepper (½), and garlic (1 tsp).
- Pour the soup/milk mixture over everything and stir to combine.
- Bake at 400°F/205°C for about 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle cheddar (¾ cup) and Parmesan (¼ cup) on top and bake again for just a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot, straight from the dish.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Corlea from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Cheesy Baked Tuna and Rice Dinner comes together with everyday ingredients and tastes like pure comfort. Perfect for nights when you’re unsure what to cook.
This Cheesy Baked Tuna and Rice Dinner is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, using simple pantry ingredients. It’s a comforting dinner that’s quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you want a satisfying family meal.
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