Rice and Cheese Casserole

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ⅔ cup crisp crumbled bacon
* 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
* 1 cup minced onion
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 1 cup sliced stuffed olives
* 1 teaspoon thyme
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 x 10¾-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
== Directions ==
# Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp.
# Remove from pan.
# Drain well on absorbent paper; crumble into small pieces.
# Drain all but 3 tablespoons drippings from pan.
# Add onion and celery; cook until tender.
# Remove from heat and stir in rice, , thyme, salt and pepper.
# Heat soup and 1 cup cheese in saucepan until cheese has melted.
# Add sauce and bacon to rice mixture.
# Turn into buttered 1-quart casserole; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
# Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
Category:American Meat Dishes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Green olive Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Canned chicken soup Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Side Dish Recipes