1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 tbsp. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 c. milk
1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (15 oz.) can black eyed peas, drained
1 c. rice, cooked
3/4 c. ham, cooked and diced
2 eggs, beaten

Saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, chili powder, and cumin. Add milk; cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, black eyed peas, rice, ham, and eggs. Bake in 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set. Top with remaining cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into squares.