H is for Ham...

   Today for H, I pulled out another of my mother's casseroles. This one has ham, rice, cheese ... whats not to love. Okay, I admit it I love cheese.

Ham and Rice Casserole


Ingredients:

½ c     uncooked reg. Rice
1 lg.   Onion, chopped
1 lg.   Green pepper, chopped
3 Tbs  melted margarine
1 (10 ¾ oz) can  Tomato Soup
1 c      water
1 (6oz) roll sharp Pasteurized cheese food, cubed
½ lb    ham, chopped coarsely
½ tsp   black pepper
½ tsp   salt

Directions:

  Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside.
   Saute onion and green pepper in margarine until tender.
   Combine remaining ingredients with rice and sautéed vegetables.  Spoon mixture into greased 3 quart casserole dish.  Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

   If you have a rice cooker like this one (Zojirushi Nonstick Electric Rice Cooker), you can easily make the rice ahead of time for this recipe.