Apple Chicken Casserole

• 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)

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

green pepper, butter, flour, ground ginger, pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, golden delicious apples, rice, chicken, slivered almonds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1075809 (may not work)