Autumn Garden Skillet

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

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