Warm up with a bowl of Cozy Black Eyed Peas, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. This hearty recipe combines smoky sausage, crispy bacon, and tender black-eyed peas in a rich, savory broth with a touch of spice from jalapeño and crushed red pepper flakes. Whether you’re using dried, frozen, or canned beans, this easy-to-make meal comes together beautifully in the Dutch oven or slow cooker. Full of flavor and perfect for pairing with cornbread, it’s a dish that will leave everyone satisfied and coming back for more!

Cozy Black Eyed Peas

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 14 ounces Andouille or Kielbasa smoked sausage, sliced (can sub left over ham if desired)
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red pepper, diced 
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
•  4 cups chicken broth if using dry beans OR 2 cups chicken broth if using frozen or canned beans 
• 1 jalapeno- seeded and diced (omit for less spicy)
• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed, OR 28 oz frozen OR canned black eyed peas 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (omit for less spicy)
• 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven,  heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and bacon and cook until sausage is browned and bacon is crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. ( I do this step in my crockpot because it has a saute feature)
2. Add onion to the grease in the Dutch oven and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. (I do this step in my crockpot because it has a saute feature)
4. Add onion, jalapeno (if using) meat, tomatoes, chicken broth, black-eyed peas, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes to a crockpot and season with salt and pepper 
5. Cover and cook on high for 7 hours if using dry beans. If using frozen or canned beans, cook on high for 4 hours. 
6. Enjoy!! 

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