Ingredients

1/2 lb. (5 slices) bacon
1/2 C. chopped onion
2 C. raw rice, rinsed several times
2 C. (1 lb. can) stewed red tomatoes with juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional)
2 1/2 C. water

Cooking Instructions

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and crumble. Cook onions in bacon drippings until tender. Add washed rice, tomatoes and their juice, water, seasonings and crumbled bacon. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes. Pour into 2 qt. casserole. Cover tightly. Bake at 350º for 1 hour, stirring with a fork a few times and adding water if rice seems too dry. Serves 8-10.
 
 
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