Tuna Rice Quiche

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 2/3 cup grated Swiss cheese
 * 1 medium tomato, chopped
 * 1 6- to 7-ounce can tuna, drained and flaked
 * 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 2 tablespoons flour
 * 1 cup half and half, divided
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 3 eggs, slightly beaten
 * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * paprika

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, egg and Swiss cheese; press evenly into buttered 10-inch pie pan. Spread tomatoes over crust; top with tuna.
 * 2) Cook onion in butter until tender but not brown. Blend in flour. Add 3/4 cup half and half and cook until thickened and bubbly.
 * 3) Continue to cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
 * 4) Combine remaining 1/4 cup half and half, salt, nutmeg, red pepper and eggs; add to hot mixture.
 * 5) Pour mixture evenly into crust. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Dust with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes or until set.