Okra Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup frozen onion, seasoning blend
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hot cooked rice (optional)

Preparation

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Top with crumbled bacon.
Serve over rice, if desired.