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

Cook pepper and onion in butter until tender; stir in flour, chili powder and cumin. Stir in milk; cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of cheese. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into a well greased 8"x8"x2" baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake another 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes and cut into squares.