Saucy Alligator Casserole

• 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

1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large size skillet.
2. Add alligator to skillet in 1-inch pieces.
3. Brown lightly.
4. Add onion, bell pepper and celery.
5. Saute vegetables until tender-crisp.
6. Add garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
7. Mix well.
8. Add rice and salsa; stir until well blended.
9. Pour into 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
10. Mix cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup butter and spread over top of casserole.
11. Bake 20 minutes in oven at 400u0b0.
12. Serves 6.

butter, alligator fillet, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, rice, salsa, grated cheese, cracker crumbs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=306216 (may not work)