Fried Black-Eye Peas

Black-eyed peas are mashed with crumbled bacon and roasted red pepper, then formed into patties, and fried until golden, crispy, and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 3 cups canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 pound bacon
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Mash the black-eye peas in a bowl with a fork. Crumble the bacon into the peas, and stir in the shallot, red peppers, and enough flour to make the mixture stick together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form the black-eye pea mixture into 4 patties.

Step 3

Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 4 minutes per side.