Kim's Black-Eyed Pea Dip
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients
Three 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed
10 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
1/2 cup finely chopped canned pickled jalapenos, juices reserved
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Corn chips, for serving
Directions
Special equipment:
a slow cooker- In an electric mixer or large mixing bowl, mix together the peas, Cheddar, jalapenos, 3 tablespoons of the reserved jalapeno juice, butter, garlic powder and onion until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the dip in a medium slow cooker and serve it warm with corn chips.
Cook’s Note
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can spread the dip into an 8-by-10-inch baking dish and warm it in the oven at 375 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes before serving.
