Oriental Cheese Rice

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. melted butter, divided
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium-size onion, chopped
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 2 tbsp. butter and flour; cook over low heat until bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick. Season with salt. Add cheese, stirring until melted.
Saute green pepper, celery, and onion in 1 tbsp. butter. Add to sauce along with eggs and pimiento; stir gently. Serve over hot rice.
Yield: 6 servings


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