Jalapeno-Corn Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked regular rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium size green pepper, chopped
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 to 2 large jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2 (17 oz.) cans cream-style corn
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
green pepper rings (optional)
cherry tomato halves (optional)
parsley sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
Saute onion, green pepper and celery in butter until vegetables are tender.
Combine rice, sauteed vegetables and the next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with green pepper rings, cherry tomatoes and parsley, if desired.
Yields 10 servings.