Fiesta Rice For a Crowd

2 C chopped Onion
1/4 C Butter or Margarine
4 C uncooked Long Grain Rice
2 Cans (6 ounces each) small pitted ripe Olives, drained
2 Cans (28 ounces each) Tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 C chopped Green Pepper
1 T Salt
1 to 2 t Chili Powder
1 t Dried Oregano
1/2 t Pepper
4 C Water
3 C (12 ounces) shredded Cheddar Cheese

Over medium heat saute the onion in butter til tender. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the next eight ingredients.

Divide between two ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 baking pans.

Stir 2 C of water into each pan. Cover and bake 350 for 1-1/2 hours.

Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.

Return to over for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Yield: 30-36 servings