Seven layer casserole is a layered ground beef casserole with rice, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, and shredded cheese.
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and drained
* 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
* dash salt and pepper
* 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 3/4 to 1 pound extra lean ground beef, uncooked and broken up
* dash salt and pepper
* 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 4 strips bacon, cut in half
* shredded cheese, if desired for topping
PREPARATION:
Place ingredients in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole in order given. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and cook 30 minutes longer, until bacon is crisp. If desired, top with shredded cheese the last 10 to 15 minutes.
Seven layer casserole serves 4.