Rice Delmonico

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/2 cup diced pimientos
 * 1 teaspoon basil leaves
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
 * 1 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, onions, pimientos, basil, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
 * 2) Cover and bake at 375 degrees 15 to 20 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
 * 3) Sprinkle with bacon; spoon sour cream around edge, if desired. Bake uncovered 5 minutes.