Apple Chicken Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
dash of pepper
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 c. chopped Golden Delicious apples
2 c. cooked rice
1 1/2 c. chopped, cooked chicken
1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Preparation

Saute green pepper in margarine; reduce heat.
Blend in flour and seasonings.
Gradually add milk, cook until thickened.
Add 1 cup cheese and stir until melted.
Stir in chopped apples, rice and chicken.
Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Bake 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese; garnish with apple slices and almonds, if desired.
Continue baking until cheese is completely melted.