Egg Hot Dish

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, over medium heat, stir and cook celery, green pepper and onions in butter until tender.
3. 3
   Add flour and salt, stir until blended.
4. 4
   Stir in tomatoes and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Gently stir in chopped eggs.
7. 7
   Spoon rice onto bottom of a 2-quart greased baking dish.
8. 8
   Pour egg mixture over rice.
9. 9
   Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
10. 10
    Top with cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking time.