Zucchini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (12 oz.) pkg. smokie links (Oscar Mayer), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 c. Minute rice
3 or 4 large zucchini squash, sliced raw
1 Tbsp. dried, minced onions
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 to 3/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. prepared mustard
dash of garlic powder, salt and pepper
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Brown cut up smokie links in a large, nonstick skillet.
Add rice, zucchini and onions.
Cook and stir about 3 minutes.
To this mixture, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until zucchini is cooked to your liking.
Sprinkle cheese on top; heat just to melt.
Serves 6 to 8.