Seven Layer Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and drained
• 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water (mixed with tomato sauce)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef, uncooked and broken
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 slices bacon, halved
• shredded cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place ingredients in casserole dish in the order given. cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. uncover and cook for 30 minutes longer-until bacon is crisp. if adding cheese, do so with 15 minutes left to cook.