Tuna Rice Bake Recipe

Craving comfort food? This lighter take on cheesy tuna bake is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! Tender rice is coated in a creamy, cheesy tuna sauce, then baked to golden perfection. A perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 411.4 kcal
Protein 68g
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Ingredients for Tuna Rice Bake

  • 50g butter
  • Garlic Clove
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 50g all-purpose flour
  • 500ml milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 100g grated cheddar cheese
  • Canned Tuna
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • Cooked Long Grain Rice
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

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How to Make Tuna Rice Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Melt 50g butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped), and 2 celery stalks (finely chopped). Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 50g all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is frothy.
  5. Gradually whisk in 500ml milk, stirring constantly until the sauce boils and thickens to a creamy consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Beat in 2 large eggs and 100g grated cheddar cheese until well combined.
  8. Stir in 200g canned tuna (drained).
  9. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Add 300g cooked rice to the tuna sauce and stir to combine.
  11. Pour the mixture into a greased 1.5-quart ovenproof dish.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  14. Serve hot or cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

39g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tuna Rice Bake?

Tuna Rice Bake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tuna Rice Bake?

Tuna Rice Bake has approximately 411.4 calories per serving, with about 68 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tuna Rice Bake?

The key ingredients for Tuna Rice Bake are Butter, Garlic Clove, Onion, Celery, Flour, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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