Fried Black-Eye Peas

I make these with leftover cooked black-eyed peas cooked with ham hocks or smoked turkey from New Year's. I sometimes top with a fried green tomato or left over candied yams. Get creative with them. I've tried several variations. This is the basic version.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ pound bacon
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 3 cups canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• ⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Mash the black-eye peas in a bowl with a fork. Crumble the bacon into the peas, and stir in the shallot, red peppers, and enough flour to make the mixture stick together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form the black-eye pea mixture into 4 patties.

Step 3

Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 4 minutes per side.