Black-Eyed Pea Patties

Submitted by TadGhostal

"This is a recipe my mom used to make growing up. This being a southern staple, the ingredients from recipe to recipe will vary. Experiment to perfection! Note: I highly recommend serving this with the wonderful Cucumber Salad (#51721)"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 6-8 Patties
• Serves: 4-8

ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 2 egg whites
• 3⁄4 cup cornbread stuffing mix (or cornbread)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

directions

1. Saute the chopped onion in a bit of oil until translucent, then remove.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the sauteed onion).
3. Mash mixture (I use a large fork) until about half of the peas are completely mashed.
4. Mold into patties about 2-3 inches across and 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
5. In a skillet, heat about 1/2 inch oil on med-high.
6. When the oil is hot, add patties.
7. Cook until a medium brown crust forms on bottom (2-3 minutes), then turn and repeat.
8. Remove to paper towel to absorb grease.
9. Drizzle Ranch Dressing and your favorite barbecue sauce over the tops and serve.

Reviews

[Chef Jantzens Mom]

1 TABLESPOON of black pepper is too much. I was looking for a similar recipe that I had tasted years ago and this was NOT it. The pepper was so overbearing, could not eat it.