Baked Rice Milanaise

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup chopped green pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
 * 1½ cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * ½ teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
 * 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and green pepper in oil until tender but not brown.
 * 2) Combine with rice, eggs, 1 cup cheese, salt, pepper and tomato sauce.
 * 3) Turn into buttered shallow 1½-quart casserole. Top with remaining ½ cup Cheese.
 * 4) Bake at 350 °F for 20 to 25 minutes