Mike's Portuguese Tuna Rice Casserole

This is a very Portuguese recipe but I don't know it's exact name. Anyone make this at any time because you have all the ingredients already.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
• ¾ cup heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring the rice, water, butter, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tuna, cream, ketchup, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Cover the bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish with half of the cooked rice. Spread the tuna mixture over the rice and cover with the remaining rice. Sprinkle the olives and cheese over the top of the rice. Bake until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.