Sausage And Rice Ole

• 1 to 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 4 c. cooked rice
• 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 c. black olives, sliced

1. Thinly slice smoked sausage and place in a large skillet with onion, bell pepper and garlic.
2. Saute over medium heat until onion and bell pepper are tender.
3. Add Ro-Tel tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Place rice in a large casserole dish.
6. Pour sausage and tomato mixture over rice; stir together.
7. Top with cheeses and olives.
8. Place in a 350u0b0 oven until cheese melts and casserole becomes bubbly, about 30 minutes.

sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, rotel tomatoes, tomato paste, rice, cheese, cheddar cheese, black olives

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=885474 (may not work)