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

1. Saute onion in 1 T hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.

2. Process onion, 1 can of peas, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

3. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl.

4. Stir in hush puppy mix, and gently fold in remaining can of peas.

5. Shape mixture by 2 T into 3-inch patties.

6. Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.

7. Cover and chill 1 hour.

8. 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.

9. Drain patties on paper towels, and keep warm.

10. Serve with desired toppings.

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