down 'n' dirty rice casserole

Name: DOWN 'N' DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 1/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 cup(s) cooked rice; 1 can(s) (med.) chopped tomatoes, drained; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1/3 cup(s) sour cream

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Feb 16, 2013

While I have often made dirty rice from a mix, I have never before made it from scratch. This is the recipe that convinced me, probably because of the added cheese! Recipe: recipelion.com Photo: netcookingtalk.com

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups cooked rice
1 can (med.) chopped tomatoes, drained
- salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sour cream

How To Make down 'n' dirty rice casserole

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat. Drain.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, cook celery and onion in 1 Tbsp. butter for 5-10 minutes over medium-low heat, until almost tender, but not browned.
Step 3

In a large casserole dish, mix all ingredients together except the cheese.
Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar over the top of the mixture and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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