Black-Eyed Peas & Rice

 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas ( cheat and use canned)

1 cup cooked long grained rice

1/4 cup butter or margarine

4 cups fresh spinach, torn into pieces

4 slices of bacon cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup of cubed ham 

2 T grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

Have peas and rice ready. Set aside. In a 2 qt sauce pan, melt the butter or margarine. Stir in spinach and bacon. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender( 4-6 min)

Stir in black-eyed peas, rice, ham and remaining ingredients except Cheddar cheese. Continue cooking , stirring occasionally until heated through ( 7-10 min ). Just before serving stir in the Cheddar Cheese.

COOKS NOTES:  I rinse and drain the ham because it can tend to be a bit salty.  

10 ounce frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained can be used in place of fresh spinach.  

I love Black-eyed peas, and I love rice! This dish is so satisfying. I hope you give it a try.