Black Eyed Peas and Ham Casserole

 Creamy Easy Casserole, prepared with cubed or diced ham, black eyed peas, rice, sharp cheddar and cream cheese. No need to turn on oven, great for a summer dinner…

Black Eyed Peas and Ham Casserole

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups cooked rice, brown, white or half and half
  • 2 cups diced or cubed ham, I had leftover pieces
  • 1 can black eyed peas no salt added with liquid,15 ounces
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup for top
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 whole green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons no salt garlic and herb seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  • In a medium sauce pot add the rice, black eyed peas, turn burner on medium, stir to mix.
  • Allow some of the liquid to absorb, next add the butter, green onions, and seasoning blend, stir.
  • Add the cream cheese and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, stir to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
  • After cheeses have melted and blended completely, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn off burner, pour into a small casserole dish add the 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top and top with lid, let sit until cheese is melted, or you can put in microwave for 2 minutes to melt cheese. Serves 2-3 people. Enjoy!