Tilapia All-in-One Casserole

This Cheddar cheesy, all-in-one rice casserole with mild tilapia and frozen stir-fry vegetables is one that even those who don't like fish will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
• 6 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 pound tilapia fillets
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine cooked rice, thawed vegetables, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 4

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, bouillon granules, paprika, and black pepper.

Step 5

Add 1/2 butter mixture to rice mixture; stir to combine, then transfer to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place tilapia fillets in a single layer on top of rice; pour remaining butter mixture over top.