TUNA BAKE WITH CHEESE SWIRLS

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Number Of Ingredients 17

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3 tbsp chopped onion
3 tbsp chopped green pepper
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 10 ¾-oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 12-oz can tuna, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
DOUGH:
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
½ cup milk
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup diced pimientos
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg
2 tsp water

Steps:

1. In a saucepan, sauté onion and green pepper in butter. Blend in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes. 2. Remove from heat; stir in soup, tuna, lemon juice and salt. Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. 3. Preheat oven to 400°. 4. For dough, combine biscuit mix and milk until blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with cheese, pimientos and parsley. Roll up starting with a long side. Cut into 1-inch slices and place over the tuna mixture. Beat egg and water; brush over the swirls. 5. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.