Black Eyed Pea Cornbread

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Southern Living

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup white cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup canned black-eyed peas , drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 jalapeno peppers , chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, stirring until it crumbles; drain.
2. Stir together cornmeal, flour, and soda in a large bowl.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, and oil, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Stir in ground beef mixture, peas, and remaining ingredients; pour into a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

Well, now I know why this has so many high ratings-it's delicious. I did cut way back on the salt but otherwise followed the recipe. We enjoyed it immensely w/ Mixed Green Chowder Mixed Greens Chowder.

[BethHallKelley]

This was wonderful, we couldn't stop eating it. I was thinking of adding a can of Rotel tomatoes the next time I make it. I am going to add more cheese too. Thanks Nurse Di for another fabulous recipe.