Best 7 Black Eyed Pea And Ham Dip Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavor: Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Dip Recipes to Tantalize Your Taste Buds**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will captivate your senses and leave you craving more. The black-eyed pea and ham dip, a delectable and versatile dish, takes center stage in this article, offering a delightful array of recipes that cater to every palate. From classic Southern-style dips to modern twists that incorporate unique ingredients, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will turn any gathering into a memorable occasion. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy dip or a chunky and textured one, this article has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of black-eyed pea and ham dip, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWEST BLACK-EYED PEA DIP RECIPE



Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip Recipe image

This cheesy appetizer will be the talk of any game day gathering. We took the ingredients in Texas caviar (a classic chilled Southern dip made with black-eyed peas) and turned them into a warm and gooey multi-layered dip topped with diced tomatoes, zesty cilantro, and spicy jalapeños. Best of all, Creamy Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip can be made in advance. Prepare the dip through Step 2 (omit preheating the oven) and chill the dish, covered, overnight. Let the dip stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking and add 10 minutes to the covered bake time. Top the dip as directed in Step 4. Serve with cold beer and plenty of your favorite tortilla or pita chips for dipping. Before you know it, this dip will become your new signature dish for game day parties or any get-together with family and friends!

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Dips

Time 1h

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 (15-oz.) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained, and divided
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red bell pepper
1 (8-oz.) block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
2 (4-oz.) fresh tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Process cream cheese, 1 cup black-eyed peas, 1⁄2 tablespoon lime juice, hot sauce, and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until creamy and smooth (about 1 minute). Place mixture in a large bowl.
  • Stir remaining black-eyed peas, diced ham, scallions, bell pepper, and 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup) into cream cheese mixture. Spread mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 4 ounces cheese.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, in preheated oven 20 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Stir together tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, jalapeño, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, and remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Top black-eyed pea dip with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon. Serve with tortilla chips.

BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM



Black-Eyed Peas & Ham image

Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. -Dawn Legler, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Soak peas according to package directions., Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM DIP RECIPE - (5/5)



Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Dip Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup diced country ham
2 (15.8-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup water
1 large tomato, finely chopped
2 scallions, sliced
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Cornbread crackers or round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Saute ham 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned; stir in black-eyed peas and the water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 8 minutes, or until liquid is almost evaporated. Partially mash beans with back of a spoon to desired consistency. In a medium bowl, stir together tomato, scallions, celery, parsley, oil, and vinegar. Spoon warm bean mixture into a serving bowl, and top with tomato mixture. Serve with crackers.

DEEP-FRIED BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM BITES WITH SWEET CRANBERRY DIP



Deep-Fried Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Bites With Sweet Cranberry Dip image

I always make black-eyed peas in some form on New Years Day. This is Paula's Dean appetizer recipe with a 5 star rating that I plan to make this year.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and roughly mashed
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped
1 cup cornstarch
4 egg whites
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine peas, shallots, bell pepper, and ham. Mix in cornstarch, egg whites, salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, syrup, and garlic powder. Heat through until warm, Cover and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer untilit reaches 325 degrees. Working in batches and using 2 tsp., carefully slide small portions (bites) into the hot oil. Pea mixture is not very firm, so you have to slide them into the hot oil very slowly so they will keep their shape. Deep fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with cranberry dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 429, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 44.6, Protein 18.5

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM



Black-Eyed Peas with Ham image

Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. You'll never want black-eyed peas from a can again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken...or make it your main course and round out the meal with greens and corn bread. -Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort black-eyed peas; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid. Transfer peas to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEA DIP



Black-Eyed Pea Dip image

This is a wonderful, easy dip recipe that looks like a salsa. It's important that it refrigerate at least six hours, You may even let it go overnight so the flavors can blend. It's best with Fritos® Scoops®.

Provided by ANNWDODD

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 minced jalapeno pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the black-eyed peas, green onions, sugar, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Mix in jalapeno peppers, if desired. Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM



Black-Eyed Peas with Ham image

Similar to hoppin' John, this is a great way to turn your New Year's black-eyed peas into a main dish.

Provided by Deb Newell

Time 10h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
1 (8 ounce) bone-in ham steak
3 slices thick-cut bacon
1 medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium lemon, juiced
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover
1 ½ cups warm cooked rice
3 stalks green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain peas. Dice ham and reserve the bone.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve for garnish.
  • Saute onion and celery in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the bacon fat and transfer vegetables to a soup pot.
  • Add peas, diced ham, ham bone, tomatoes, lemon juice, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are soft, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and ham bone.
  • Serve over warm rice with crumbled bacon and green onions sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1 calories, Carbohydrate 96.9 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1752.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
  • Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the dip to add color, texture, and nutrients.
  • Season the dip to taste, using a combination of spices and herbs.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, chips, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea and ham dip is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its smoky flavor, creamy texture, and hearty ingredients, this dip is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Related Topics