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Black Eyed Pea Cakes
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
Got this recipe from Southern Living. I served these at one of our BBQs and they were a big hit.
Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed,drained,and divided
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce (i use tabasco)
1 (8 ounce) package hush puppy mix with onion
olive oil
sour cream
green tomato relish
Directions:
1. Saute onion in 1 T hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.
2. Process onion, 1 can of peas, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
3. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl.
4. Stir in hush puppy mix, and gently fold in remaining can of peas.
5. Shape mixture by 2 T into 3-inch patties.
6. Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
7. Cover and chill 1 hour.
8. Cook patties, in batches, in 3 T hot oil, adding oil as needed, in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until patties are golden brown.
9. Drain patties on paper towels, and keep warm.
10. Serve with desired toppings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com