BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HAM CASSEROLE

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This is a delicious and hearty winter meal. Serve in deep bowls with a big, green salad at table, and lots of crusty bread and everyone will be happy.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Ham

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight (keep 2 cups of the bean liquor left in pot after cooking)
1 bay leaf
8 ounces smoked ham, good-quality, cut into dice
1 medium onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup tomato ketchup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can Pepsi
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the black-eyed peas with cold running water and discard any stones or shriveled peas. Into a 6-quart Dutch oven, place the peas, bay leaf and enough water to cover, and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Drain peas, keeping 2 cups of the liquid. Discard bay leaf. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead to this point. Refrigerate until ready to proceed with recipe.).
  • Saute onion in olive oil, over medium heat, until partially cooked and translucent, 5-6 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Empty peas into a 4-quart baking dish and add all remaining ingredients (including onions and reserved bean water). Stir to distribute ingredients evenly throughout casserole. Taste some of liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. The casserole will be quite 'wet' and should be served in bowls. Even better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 1119.4, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 37, Protein 27.9

3 Hadi
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover ham. It was easy to make and it turned out delicious!


Daniel Danzzy
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This casserole was a little too salty for my taste. I'll try it again and reduce the amount of salt I add.


Riggleman City
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


jennifer Bailey
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting.


Rajendra pranami
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Abeku Turkson
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


sohans islam
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I'm not a fan of ham, so I substituted chicken in this recipe. It turned out great!


Tumwine Elijah Gream
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This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Zymayia Smith
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this casserole turned out really dry. I'll try it again and see if I can get it right.


Harris Jordan
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This casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Ethan Walters
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I love this casserole! It's a family favorite. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers.


Usman Zaib
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This casserole was a huge disappointment. The flavors were muddled and the texture was mushy.


Gunja Hingmang
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Not a fan of black-eyed peas, but this casserole was surprisingly good. The ham and vegetables balanced out the flavor of the peas.


AYANBUGTI 900
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings and it turned out much better.


Sujon Vai
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Uddin Kamal
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also added a can of diced tomatoes and a handful of chopped fresh spinach.


Izzy Anderson
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! My husband and I both loved it. The leftovers will be great for lunch tomorrow.


Fast Geto
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The only change I made was to use brown rice instead of white rice. It added a nice nutty flavor.


Md Akhter Hosun Saydi
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Comforting and satisfying. A definite keeper.


Frhan Ali
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Scrumptious casserole! I brought this dish to a New Year's Eve party and it was a hit! The flavors of the black-eyed peas, ham, and vegetables blended together perfectly. Thanks for sharing this recipe!