CRUNCHY RICE CASSEROLE

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I tried this at a church potluck years ago and begged for the recipe. The crunchy cornflake topping pairs well with the creamy rice casserole. - Beth Logan, Lakefield, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the ketchup, mustard and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with rice., In a bowl, combine the cheese, soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over rice. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.