Chili Rice and Franks

Description
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. With sharp knife, score frankfurters, cutting almost through. Arrange several over top of rice mixture. Place remainder in well-buttered dish or pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.