New Years Black-Eyed Peas

Are you in need of good luck but not real fond of black eye peas? Here is a meal out of peas that will please all. For wealth in the coming year, add cabbage too.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• ½ cup cooked white rice
• 1 (1 inch) cube smoked hog jowl

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and smoked sausage. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the black-eyed peas and hog jowl for flavoring (and luck for the next year!) Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour. When ready to serve, stir in cooked rice and cheese until cheese has melted.