Bacon and
Rice Delight
- 5 slices bacon, diced
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- Cook bacon and onion in
large skillet until onion is golden. Pour off excess drippings.
Add rice, olives, pecans, salt and pepper to skillet. Continue
cooking until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage
cheese.
- Turn into buttered 1 1/2-quart
shallow casserole. Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 375 degrees
15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy
of USA Rice Federation.