Creole Crab Casserole

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook and drain rice.
2. Cook onion and green pepper in butter for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add next 5 ingredients.
4. Tie whole spices in small piece of cheesecloth and add. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
5. Remove spice bag.
6. Add crab meat, rice and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Put into a 1 1/2 quart casserole and sprinkle with cheese.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.