• 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and drained
• 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained, and a dash of salt and pepper
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3/4 to 1 pound extra lean ground beef, uncooked and broken up, and a dash of 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 degrees 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.