Chili Rice and Franks

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 cup canned tomatoes
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon Sugar
 * 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 pound frankfurters

Directions

 * 1) Cook Onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add rice, tomatoes, salt, Sugar, chili powder and garlic powder.
 * 2) Spoon into buttered 2-quart casserole.
 * 3) With sharp knife, score frankfurters, cutting almost through.
 * 4) Arrange several over top of rice mixture. Place remainder in well-buttered dish or pan.
 * 5) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.