Autumn Garden Skillet

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
 * 1 14-1/2-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes, crushed
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon garlic salt
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions
Cook onion and green pepper in butter in 10-inch skillet until tender crisp. Stir in mixed vegetables, tomatoes, rice, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper and 1 cup cheese. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.