New Year's Cakes Recipe
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 T. olive oil
2 (16 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 T. chopped fresh chives
1 large egg
1 t. (or more) hot sauce
1 t. dried onion flakes
1/2 t. salt
1 (8 oz.) package hush puppy mix
olive oil
Garnish with sour cream and pepper jelly
Saute the onion in tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet until tender. Combine
with 1 can of peas, cream cheese, chives, egg, hot sauce, onion flakes and salt
in a food processor and process until smooth. Combine with the hush puppy mix
and remaining can of peas in bowl and mix well.
Use 2 tablespoons of mixture to make small patties and place on a baking sheet
covered with wax paper. Chill, covered, for 1 hour.
Add just enough olive oil to a nonstick skillet to cover the bottom and heat
over medium heat. Add the patties and saute for four minutes on each side or
until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with sour cream and/or pepper jelly.