Chili Rice and Franks

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 cup canned tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound frankfurters

Procedures

1. Cook Onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add rice, tomatoes, salt, Sugar, chili powder and garlic powder.
2. Spoon into buttered 2-quart casserole.
3. With sharp knife, score frankfurters, cutting almost through.
4. Arrange several over top of rice mixture. Place remainder in well-buttered dish or pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.