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Stuffed Peppers with Ham and Rice

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Stuffed peppers with rice and ham.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large green bell peppers
  • 2 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 8 ounces grated mild Cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • salt and pepper

Preparation:

Cut peppers into halves crosswise and remove seeds and white membrane. Cook peppers in 2 cups of boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid. Cook rice until tender; drain. In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until onion is tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup water and shredded cheese. Stir until blended; add ham, rice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Fill pepper halves with rice and ham mixture; put on rack in skillet with about 1 1/2 cups of the pepper cooking liquid in the bottom. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serves 4.

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