BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE

Black-Eyed Pea Casserole image

This group-size dish is quick, simple and tasty. People always ask for "just a little more". I guess you could call it one of my Southern favorites.-Kathy Rogers, Natchez, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 small green peppers, chopped
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas with jalapenos, rinsed and drained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the rice mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onions and green peppers over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain., In a large bowl, combine the peas, soup, rice and beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dishes. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.