Hot Dog and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups packaged precooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tsp. butter or margarine
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. hot dogs, cut into 2 inch slices
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• 2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz. each)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. instant minced onion
• 10 ripe olives, pitted and halved
• 1 package frozen peas (10 oz.)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• few grains pepper
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare rice, following directions on package (using the rice, 1 1/2 cups water, butter and the 1/2 tsp. salt). Heat oil in a skillet over moderately high heat (about 350 degrees F) and add hot dogs and cook until lightly browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce, water and onion; cook over moderate heat (about 250 degrees F) for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add rice, olives, peas, the 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper to skillet; mix well. Pour into a greased 2 1/2 qt. casserole and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA