Sometimes great recipes happen by accident, like this insta-classic black-eyed pea dip. This past weekend, I was planning on doing laundry and lounging around the house, but my fiancé seemed to have other plans.
In a large bowl, roughly crush the black-eyed peas using a potato masher. Add the cream cheese, jalapeño, garlic powder, salt, Tabasco, cayenne, and black pepper, and stir to combine. Fold in one cup of the shredded cheese.
Transfer the black-eyed pea mixture to an small oven-proof baking dish (like a pie plate or large ramekin). Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until the dip is hot and the cheese melted, about 25 minutes.
