7 Layer Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not minute rice-i use uncle bens)
• 1 cup whole corn, drained (small can)
• 1 dash salt and pepper, sprinkle
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 ounces water (use 1/2 of the tomato can to measure)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper (optional)
• 3/4 lb uncooked ground beef
• salt and pepper, sprinkle
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 ounces water (use tomato sauce can to measure 1/4 of the can)
• 4 slices bacon

Recipe

• 1 add ingredients in order as listed above.
• 2 cover and bake at 350 for an hour.
• 3 uncover and bake 30 mins longer.
• 4 may need to bake a few minutes longer, especially if doubling recipe. mix up and cover and cook until rice is tender.
• 5 *optional* can add red pepper flakes for more of a bite or better yet, add diced fresh banana peppers. can top with cheese.
• 6 *optional* can use leftovers as stuffed pepper filling. boil peppers in water, drain. add leftover casserole to skillet, add a bit more tomato sauce and water to moisten and heat. place peppers in casserole dish, add casserole/stuffing to peppers, top with more sauce and cheese. heat through in oven.