Hoppin John - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped green peppers
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 1/4 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 c. cooked brown rice
3/4 c. diced ham
2 beaten eggs

Preparation

Cook pepper and onions in butter until tender.
Stir in next 3 ingredients.
Stir in milk.
Cook and stir until bubbly.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 3/4 of the cheese and the remaining ingredients.
Turn into a well-greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until set.
Top with remaining cheese.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Cut into squares.