Fiesta Rice For A Crowd

2 c Chopped onion

1/4 c Butter or margarine

4 c Uncooked long grain rice

2 cn Small pitted ripe olives.

- drained 2 cn Tomatoes with liquid (28 oz)

- cut up 1 c Chopped green pepper

1 tb Salt

1 ts Chili powder (or up to 2 t.)

1 ts Dried oregano

1/2 ts Pepper

4 c Water

3 c Shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Divide between 2 ungreased 13"x9"x2" baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts.