Hoppin' John Recipe

a white bowl of rice, bacon, and black eyed peas

This Hoppin' John Recipe is quick and easy to make. It's the perfect savory dish to serve as you ring in the new year, or any time you need a delicious one pot meal!

Course Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 322

Author Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 pound thick cut bacon
2 stalks celery chopped
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 green bell pepper chopped
14 ounce can black eyed peas drained
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Sliced green onions for topping

Instructions

Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet until browned and crispy. Remove the bacon slices and set them on a paper towel to cool. Leave the grease from the bacon in the skillet. Once the bacon is cooled, chop into small pieces and set aside.
Cook the celery and onion in the reserved bacon grease on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant. Lastly, add the green peppers and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Add the black eyed peas, rice, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and oregano and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring well.
Serve warm with sliced green onions on top.

Notes

How to Store Leftovers: Any leftover Hoppin John can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezing : Simply place leftovers in a freezer safe container or freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.

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