Black Eye Pea Croquettes

Submitted by Douglas Poe

"Make croquets bite size and serve with sour cream mixture for a appetizer. Mix sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoned salt and pepper in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Also you can make with black beans."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup self rising flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons season salt

directions

1. Slightly mash black-eyed peas in large bowl.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients, except oil, until well blended.
3. In a large deep skillet on medium-high heat the oil.
4. Drop bean mixture into oil by 1/4-cupfuls (I use an ice cream scoop), flattening slightly.
5. Cook croquets, 7 minutes, turning once or until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Keep warm while cooking remaining croquettes.
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