Grandma's Rice Dish

This is a great recipe I found in Quick Cooking magazine years ago. It's very versatile and easy to throw together.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 2  cups cooked rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (2 1/4ounce)  sliced  olives, drained
• 6  bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine, melted

Directions

1. In a a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease. Stir in rice, tomatoes, corn, olives, bacon, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add 1 cup of the cheese, stir until melted.
2. Transfer to a greased 11x7x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Toss bread crumbs with butter, sprinkle over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.