Hoppin' John Skillet

Mix black-eyed peas, rice, bacon and hot sauce with Sargento Shredded Reduced Sodium Mild Cheddar for a delicious treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 slices lower sodium bacon
• 1 cup quick cooking brown rice
• 1 ¾ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 ¾ cups frozen black-eyed peas, thawed
• 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
• 1 ¼ cups Sargento® Shredded Reduced Sodium Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut bacon crosswise into thin strips. Cook bacon and onion in large deep skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

Step 2

Add rice; mix well. Add broth and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in black-eyed peas. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in tomato; heat through.

Step 3

Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese. Transfer to 4 serving plates; top with remaining cheese and parsley.