Cheesy Black-eyed Pea Casserole Recipe Will Make You a Believer by Donna John

Black-eyed peas can sometimes be boring. But not this baked black-eyed pea recipe! This roasted black-eyed pea casserole recipe has mushrooms, spinach and lots of cheese. It is absolutely delicious and will make you believe in the luck black-eyed peas are said to bring in the new year.

To make this black-eyed pea recipe you will need to grab the following ingredients from your pantry and fridge: bacon, fresh mushrooms (mushrooms may reduce your risk of cancer), shallots, fresh healthy garlic, canned blacked-eyed peas (check out the health benefits of black-eyed peas), chicken broth, hot sauce, cheese and fresh spinach (read about the health benefits of spinach).

Serve this cheesy baked black-eyed pea casserole recipe as a side dish with chicken, pork, beef or lamb. The leftovers are great served as a salad over lettuce and drizzled with your favorite salad dressing.

Cuisine: American / Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 1/2 hours (approximately) 
Total Time: 1 1/2 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
• 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 3 large)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 30 ounces (2 cans) black-eyed-peas, drained and rinsed well
• 14 ounces (1 can) chicken broth (divided)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese or Parmesan cheese
• 2 - 3 cups chopped fresh spinach

Recipe Notes

• I used Tabasco sauce, but use your favorite hot sauce brand.

• I like to use an Italian blend of cheeses for this recipe, but use your favorite cheese.

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.

Here's how to make it:

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
   
2. Add the mushrooms and shallots to the bacon fat. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
   
3. Add the black-eyed peas, half the chicken broth, bacon and hot sauce. Season with black pepper.
   
4. Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350-degree F oven for about 45 minutes.
   
5. Remove the pan from the oven. Add the remaining chicken broth and start stirring in the spinach leaves.
   
6. One the spinach as wilted down, stir in the cheese.
   
7. Bake another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring a couple of times during cooking.
   
   
   

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