Monterey Beans And Cheese

• 2 slices bacon (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons diced onions
• 1/2 green pepper, diced (optional)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
• 1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (or 2 diced tomatoes)
• 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder (I use at least a tablespoon for our family)
• 1 -2 cup corn kernel (I always use frozen)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. If using bacon, fry, drain and break into pieces.
2. Saute onion and green pepper (if using) in bacon grease (or in a bit of vegetable oil if not using bacon).
3. Add beans (and their liquid), tomato sauce, seasonings and corn.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring till mixture is blended and bubbling and liquid reduces some.
5. Stir in cheese and stir till cheese is smooth and melted into the sauce.
6. Cook, stirring till mixture attains desired thickness.
7. Serve over cooked rice.

bacon, onions, green pepper, kidney beans, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, chili powder, corn kernel, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/monterey-beans-and-cheese-215267 (may not work)