Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 c. regular raw rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
1 c. water
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove and crumble.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
Lightly brown rice and cook onion with garlic in drippings until tender.
Add juice, water, pepper and salt.
Cover; simmer 25 minutes or until done.
Stir occasionally.
Garnish with bacon and cheese.
Makes about 4 cups.