1 slice bacon, cut into sm. pieces
1 sm. onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sm. green pepper, diced
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
1 c. smoked ham, diced
1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp. Creole seasoning
4 c. water
1 c. rice

Cook bacon in pan for 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic and pepper. Saute until transparent. Add tomato sauce, ham and shrimp. Sprinkle with seasoning. Cook 5 minutes. Add water and rice. Simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Extra cayenne pepper may be added. Serves 4 to 6.

Serve with tossed salad and French bread, brushed with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano and toasted.