Baked Black Eyed Pea Dip

• 1 can (14-ounce) Can Black-eyed Peas
• ¼ whole Onion, Chopped Fine
• ¼ cups Sour Cream
• 8 slices Pickled Jalapenos
• 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 3 Tablespoons Salsa
• Hot Sauce, to taste
• Salt And Black Pepper To Taste

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain black-eyed peas and partially mash, leaving some whole.

Add all other ingredients, stirring to combine.

Spread into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Serve with tortilla chips!

*Note: if you have them available, you can use the canned black-eyed peas and jalapenos (they’re canned together.) If you do this, you can omit the extra jalapenos.


This dip was REALLY yummy and perfect for eating those black-eyed peas on New Years!


(Found this one here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/12/zannies-black-eyed-pea-dip/)

Oreo Truffles

• 1 16.6 oz package of Oreo (not double stuffed)
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 package of candy coating

In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies until no large chunks remain. Add in cream cheese cut into small chunks (and extract of your choice, if you wish). Pulse until combined. Using a small scoop, scoop Oreo mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes. 

Melt chocolate or white melts in a double boiler until smooth and no lumps remain (or if you buy Kroger brand in the microwave disposable tray, just use that in the microwave). Remove from heat. Dip frozen Oreo balls into the chocolate and place on parchment. Sprinkle with desired garnish. Freeze or refrigerate to help harden faster when all balls have been dipped. Store at room temperature or in the fridge until ready to serve.


Oh my goodness, these are to die for! Warning, don't make them if you are the only one eating them. You just might eat them all!

Makes 30-40 truffles.

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