Spanish Rice Casserole

By á-16919

Finding canned Spanish rice may be difficult, but well worth the trouble for this recipe. La Preferida (www.lapreferida.com) carries canned Spanish rice. Contact them for the location of a retail outlet near you.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• garlic to taste
• 1 cup dry macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) Spanish rice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute hamburger, onion, and garlic. Drain excess grease.
2. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, mix, and pour into 9x13 casserole (or 2 small casserole dishes).
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Leave in warm oven to "season."

This recipe freezes well.
Serve with salad and cornbread.