Grandma's Rice Casserole

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, and canned chicken is a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet.

Add 1/3 cup of chopped bell pepper to the skillet and stir.

Slice and add 1 medium onion to the skillet, cooking until softened.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes to the mixture and let it cook for a bit.

Season with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of garlic.

Stir in 1 teaspoon to 1.5 teaspoons of chili powder.

Add 2 cups of cooked rice to the skillet and mix well.

In a separate dish, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with breadcrumbs.

Add the breadcrumb mixture to the casserole dish and coat it lightly.

Place 6 slices of bacon on top of the casserole, pushing them down slightly.

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