Black Eyed Pea Dip
Lord knows we need some extra luck for 2021 - so do your part and make an extra big batch of this Black Eyed Pea Dip this New Year!
Black Eyed Pea Dip
Yield: Serves 8-10
The perfect addition to any New Year's Eve or Day party to start the year off on the right foot.
Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups black eyed peas (cooked – or from a can is great just drain and rinse)
- 4 large pickled jalapenos, chopped
- 1 TB (or more to taste) liquid from the jalapeno jar
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ lb Olde English Cheese or Velveeta
- ½ cup butter
- Pinch of salt
- Large Fritos for serving
Recipe
- Swizzle a little olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until softened – 3 mins or so.
- Combine BEPs, jals, jal juice, onion, garlic and a big pinch of salt in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or the bottom of a glass until smooshed and mixed but not total mush – want to recognize the BEPs.
- In a big double boiler over very low heat melt butter and cheese together, stirring often so it doesn't burn.
- Add in the BEP mixture and cook for a bit until everything is hot and combined. One last check for seasonings and serve with Fritos.
- Note: this recipe is very forgiving – have a few extra BEPs? Add them. Like it cheesier? Add more cheese. Don’t have jalapenos? Add diced chilies. Add bacon! Whatever you want – new year new you.