2 c cooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's converted rice for this) .
1 tbsp minced garlic (to taste) .
1 (10 oz) can mushroom soup, undiluted .
1-2 c canned mushroom slices, drained .
milk (use half of the can of the mushroom soup) .
1 small green pepper, sliced .
salt & pepper .
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese (can use more) .
6-10 slices bacon (can use more or less bacon) .
2 stalks celery, sliced
Directions
Step #1 Set oven to 325F degrees.
Step #2 Butter a casserole dish.
Step #3 Cook the rice, & set aside.
Step #4 In a frypan cook bacon until crisp; drain the bacon fat if desired, or just leave in frypan to fry the veggies (you might still have to add in some butter for frying) remove & chop bacon into large pieces & set aside.
Step #5 Add in 1/4 c butter, garlic, & saute onion, celery & green pepper for about 4-5 mins or until soft.
Step #6 Transfer the cooked bacon & sauteed veggies to a large bowl; add in the cooked rice & all remaining ingredients; mix well to mix, adjusting salt & pepper to taste.
Step #7 Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
Step #8 Bake (covered or uncovered) for about 30-40 mins.
Step #9 **NOTE** if desired sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the casserole the last 20 mins of baking.
Step #10 Also, for perfrect converted rice, boil 1-3/4 c water with 1 c rice & 2 tbsps butter (double the water, rice & butter if desired) this will give you a not too soft rice, perfect for this or any recipe.