Pizza Rice Casserole

Pictured: pizza rice casserole with peppers and mushrooms

Original recipe from The Family Homestead

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb sausage or hamburger 
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 c cooked rice or lentil rice
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 c (1 can) diced tomatoes
• 1 t Italian seasoning
• 1 t bouillon 
• Parmesan cheese (we use about 1/4 c)
• mozzarella or cheddar cheese to taste 
• salt and pepper to taste
• opt: pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, green peppers, spinach, or other pizza toppings

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a medium oven-proof skillet over medium heat, brown meat. Add and saute onion, garlic, and optional vegetables. Add and lightly toast pepperoni, then remove from pan and set aside. Turn off skillet heat.
3. In a medium bowl, mix rice, egg tomatoes, seasonings, and some cheese. Add to skillet and mix well. Layer optional pepperoni and cheeses.  
4. Bake 10-20 minutes or until cheese has melted.