Bacon, Rice and Summer Squash Casserole
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 lb smithfield bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 2 1⁄2 cups milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 small zucchini, coarsely shredded
- 1⁄3 cup sliced ripe olives
directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper toweling. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings.
- Return 1 tablespoon drippings to skillet; add onion, cook and stir for 3 minutes, until soft.
- Spread rice in an 11 3/4x7 1/2-inch baking dish; top with half the bacon and onion.
- Combine flour and remaining 2 tablespoons drippings in medium saucepan; mix well. Over medium heat, gradually add milk and cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour 1 cup sauce over bacon and rice. Top with zucchini and olives. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; pour remaining sauce over top.
- Cover tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes, uncover and bake for 15 minutes, until browned and bubbly.
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