Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 medium onions, chopped ( 3/4 cup, approx.)
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green peppers, chopped
1 cup rice, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 1/2 cups grated cheese ( cheddar, jack, etc.)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Directions:
Saute onion, garlic, green pepper and rice in the butter until lightly brown.
Add all but 1/2 cup of tomato sauce.
Then add boiling water, salt& pepper.
Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes.).
Line a greased casserole dish with half the mixture.
Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese, then add the rest of the tomato sauce.
Add the rest of the rice and the last of the cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 45 min.