"Homemade & Hearty Hamburger Casserole"

Some of my other friends share recipes, so I thought I might share too. This is an Amish one my mom found in the newspaper I believe.

2 lbs. hamburg
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
16 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 Tbs. chili powder (this is too much for me personally - I use more like 1/2 Tbs.)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (or whatever is on hand)

Preheat oven to 350. Set aside 1 cup of cheese. Cook hamburg in skillet and drain grease. Mix cooked hamburg, black pepper, salt, tomato sauce, white rice, onion, green pepper, chili powder and 1 cup cheese together in large 3 quart casserole dish. Use the saved 1 cup of cheese to spread on top. Bake for 30 minutes. (Jason likes to eat this with corn chips.)

Another great/easy recipe from Renee (Tackling Today's Tasks): Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Caden enjoyed stirring (actually mashing) as much as Callen did I believe :)