Hoppin' John(Will Bring Good Luck If Served On New Year'S Eve.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large green pepper
1 small onion
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese
2 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 c. cooked rice
1 1/2 c. diced ham
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. cheese

Preparation

Finely chop and cook in margarine the pepper and onion.
Cook until bubbly flour and milk.
Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, peas, rice, ham and egg to milk mixture.
Turn into greased casserole. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Serves 12.