Saucy Alligator Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, divided
1 lb. alligator fillet
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 c. cooked rice
1 c. salsa
2 oz. grated cheese
1 c. cracker crumbs

Preparation

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large size skillet.
Add alligator to skillet in 1-inch pieces.
Brown lightly.
Add onion, bell pepper and celery.
Saute vegetables until tender-crisp.
Add garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Mix well.
Add rice and salsa; stir until well blended.
Pour into 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Mix cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup butter and spread over top of casserole.
Bake 20 minutes in oven at 400\u00b0.
Serves 6.