Rio Grande Casserole

Recipe Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper|green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of Mushroom soup
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup buttered soft breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

Cook celery and green bell pepper|green pepper in butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender crisp. Stir in condensed soup, Cheese, sour cream, chiles, tomato paste, ground pepper and rice; heat thoroughly. Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.



Stir chili powder into breadcrumbs; sprinkle over rice mixture. Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes.
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