Cabbage Casserole IX

Meat

1 lb Ground Beef

1 lb Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage

2 med Chopped Onions

1 Stick Chopped Celery

1 lrg Chopped Bell Pepper

1 Can Rotelle Tomato

1 Dash Chili Powder

1 Head Diced Cabbage

1/4 cup Water

1 cup Raw Rice

Cheese Sauce Below

*** Brown ground meat, sausage and seasonings. Add diced cabbage and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add raw rice, mix well. Add cheese sauce and bake in a covered casserole in a pre-heated oven 350F for 1-1/2 hours.

Cheese Sauce:

1/4 cup margarine

1 cup Milk

1 tbs Flour

4-8 Slices American Cheese

*** Place on medium flame in saucepan and stir till it thickens. Pour over casserole.

Note: Freezes Well!

Yield: 8 Servings