Quick & Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip Recipe

Name: Quick & Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas, including any seasonings or 4 cups meat; 14 lb butter; 1 cup onion, diced; ½ cup celery, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed; salt and pepper; ¼ cup pimiento, chopped; ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked black-eyed peas, including any seasonings or 4 cups meat
14 lb butter
1 cup onion, diced
½ cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
salt and pepper
¼ cup pimiento, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped

1
If using left over black-eyed peas, include any of the ham or bacon seasoning to enhance the dip.
2
Measure out 4 cups and place in a sieve or strainer to drain for approximately 10 minutes.
3
Removing this excess moisture from the cooked peas will guarantee a creamier dip.
4
In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
5
Add onions, celery and garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Add jalapeno pepper and chopped green chilies.
7
Cook 2 to 3 additional minutes and add half of the black-eyed peas.
8
Simmer 2 minutes, add cheese and stir until melted.
9
Pour contents into the bowl of a food processor and blend until pureed.
10
Transfer to a decorative serving bowl and add remaining black-eyed peas.
11
Stir well to incorporate.
12
Add chopped pimento and parsley for garnish.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Serve with warm tortilla chips or crackers.

11853

kcal

Calories

1305

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas, including any seasonings or 4 cups meat, 14 lb butter, 1 cup onion, diced, ½ cup celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Quick & Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quick & Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

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