Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Name: Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter or margarine; 1/2 c chopped onion; 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced; 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 can(s) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (15 oz. cans); 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 can(s) chopped green chilies (4 oz. can); cumin, salt and pepper to taste

By Vonna Pauls
@HappyCooker

This is my husbands favorite football season snack!

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

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Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1/2 stick

butter or margarine
1/2 c

chopped onion
1/2 clove

garlic, finely minced
12 oz

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 can(s)

black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (15 oz. cans)
1

jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 can(s)

chopped green chilies (4 oz. can)
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cumin, salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Step-by-Step

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and then add onions. Saute until golden then add garlic, jalapeno and chilies and cook for 1 minute.
Lower heat and add cheddar cheese, stir until melted. Add the black-eyed peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Season to taste with salt, pepper, cumin and chipotle powder if you'd like a bit more heat. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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