New Years Black Eye Pea Dip Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium to large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté for about 1 minute more. Stir in all other ingredients. Continue to cook and stir until cheese melts and mixture becomes smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer dip to a serving dish or small crockpot to keep the dip warm. Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomato and green onion, if you'd like. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

NEW YEAR'S BLACK-EYED PEA, SAUSAGE & KALE DIP

Steps:

• ***Skip this step if using canned black-eyed peas. Soak the black-eyed peas in a large pot of water overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Rinse thoroughly. Boil the black-eyed peas in a pot of salted water until they are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the sausage and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the kale, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked black-eyed peas and tomatoes, and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour 1/3 of the black-eyed pea mixture in the bottom of an 8 x 8 baking dish and top with 2 ounces of cheese. Repeat two more times, ending with the cheese.
• Bake in a preheated oven uncovered for 10 minutes. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Steps:

• Stir the black-eyed peas, green onions, sugar, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Mix in jalapeno peppers, if desired. Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.