TUNA BAKE WITH CHEESE SWIRLS

Tuna Bake with Cheese Swirls image

My family thinks this dish is a tasty alternative to regular tuna casserole. The proof is that there are never any leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
DOUGH:
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced pimientos
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute 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. Remove from heat; stir in soup, tuna, lemon juice and salt. Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Preheat oven to 400°. For dough, combine biscuit mix and milk until blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with cheese, pimientos and parsley. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 1-in. slices; place over tuna mixture. Beat egg and water; brush over the swirls. , Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.