1 med. green pepper, chopped (1/2 c.)
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded American cheese (2 oz.)
1 sm. carrot, shredded (1/2 c.)
1/2 of a 2-ounce jar (1 tbsp. diced pimento, drained)
1 (20 oz.) pkg. frozen French fried crinkle cut potatoes

For sauce, in a large saucepan cook the green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.

Add half of the shredded cheese, the shredded carrot, and the diced pimento to the saucepan, stirring until cheese melts. Stir the French fried potatoes into the saucepan. Transfer to a 10 x 6 x 2 inch baking dish. Cover and chill for 3 to 24 hours.

Before serving, bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and mixture is heated through. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 3 minutes more or until cheese melts. Makes 6 servings.