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southern peas and rice

Recipe by
Gloria Gasperson'Giddings
Gainesville, GA

This is on a cold day." Hot sauce adds a little zip to the black-eyed peas in a large skillet side dish...I found this in the Taste Of Home Cooking for 2...It is a true Southern Side Dish so I hope that you enjoy this...

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For southern peas and rice

  • 2 slice
    bacon, cooked
  • 2 c
    torn fresh baby spinach
  • 1 c
    frozen black eyed peas, thawed,drained1/2
  • 1/2 c
    cooked long grain rice
  • 1 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 c
    mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make southern peas and rice

  • 1
    In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crispy over medium heat. Using a slotted spoon,remove to paper towels; drain m reserving 1 teaspoon drippings.
  • 2
    Add spinach to drippings in skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the peas,rice, Parmesan cheese, salt, hot sauce and bacon. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
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