Black Eyed Pea Hot Dip

A spicy dip that is a great substitute for refried beans. Original recipe was in Bon Appetit. We've adjusted it over the years to our tastes. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 -6  green onions, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In food processor, pulse drained black eyed peas with garlic cloves until smooth. Add softened cream cheese, chili powder and cayenne pepper and pulse to mix.
3. Put mixture in 8 inch pie pan. Top with shredded cheese.
4. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly. Top with chopped green onions and serve with your favorite tortilla chip.