Recipe: Seven Layer Casserole for Akron

Seven Layer Casserole
This ground beef casserole with rice has it all! An easy and flavorful one-dish meal.

1 cup uncooked rice, washed and drained
1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
dash salt and pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 to 1 pound extra lean ground beef, uncooked and broken up
dash salt and pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 strips bacon, cut in half
shredded cheese, if desired for topping

Place ingredients in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole in order given. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Uncover and cook 30 minutes longer, until bacon is crisp. If desired, top with shredded cheese the last 10 to 15 minutes.
Seven layer casserole serves 4.