Fried Black-Eyed Peas

Bacon-flavored black-eyed pea patties with shallots and roasted red peppers are golden brown and crispy after being pan-fried for less than 10 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 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
• 0.5 pound bacon
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mash black-eyed peas in a bowl with a fork. Crumble bacon into the bowl, then stir in red peppers and shallot. Stir in enough flour to make the mixture stick together. Season with salt and pepper and form into four equal patties.

Step 3

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add patties and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side.