Baked Rice and Franks

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 12-ounce package frankfurters, thinly sliced
 * 1 cup finely chopped Onion, divided
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
 * 2 eggs, well beaten
 * 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
 * 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 3/4 cup beef broth
 * 2 to 3 dropshot pepper sauce

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, frankfurters, 1/2 cup Onion, celery and Cheese.
 * 2) Blend eggs, Mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over rice mixture and mix well.
 * 3) Spoon into buttered shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
 * 4) Serve with sauce made by combining remaining 1/2 cup Onion, tomato sauce, green pepper, broth and pepper sauce; simmering 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.