Crunchy Rice Casserole

Name: Crunchy Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 6-8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I tried this at a church potluck years ago and begged for the recipe. The crunchy cornflake topping pairs well with the creamy rice casserole. - Beth Logan, Lakefield, Ontario.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the ketchup, mustard and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with rice.
In a bowl, combine the cheese, soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over rice. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 329 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

I tried this at a church potluck years ago and begged for the recipe. The crunchy cornflake topping pairs well with the creamy rice casserole. - Beth Logan, Lakefield, Ontario.

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