Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed,drained,and divided
- 1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (I use Tabasco)
- 1 (8 ounce) package hush puppy mix with onion
- olive oil
- Toppings:
- sour cream
- green tomato relish
Directions
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Saute onion in 1 T hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.
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Process onion, 1 can of peas, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
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Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl.
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Stir in hush puppy mix, and gently fold in remaining can of peas.
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Shape mixture by 2 T into 3-inch patties.
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Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
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Cover and chill 1 hour.
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Cook patties, in batches, in 3 T hot oil, adding oil as needed, in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until patties are golden brown.
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Drain patties on paper towels, and keep warm.
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Serve with desired toppings.