Black-Eyed Pea Corn Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Black-eyed pea corn bread is a hearty, savory dish combining the richness of sausage and cheese with the sweetness of creamed corn and the earthiness of black-eyed peas. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it offers comforting flavors and a moist, flavorful crumb that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pork sausage
  • 1 onion
  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil
  • chopped green peppers to taste
  • 3/4 c. creamed corn
  • 8 oz. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 15 oz. can or 2 c. black-eyed peas

Instructions

  1. Cook the pork sausage and chopped onion until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  4. Beat eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil together.
  5. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; the batter will be slightly lumpy.
  6. Stir in the cooked sausage and onion, chopped green peppers, creamed corn, grated Cheddar cheese, and black-eyed peas.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 to 55 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

742 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.7g 43% DV
Total Fat 36.3g 47% DV
Carbs 93.7g 34% DV
Fiber 23.5g 84% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 17236.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 528.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 127mg 42% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 339.3mcg 38% DV
Vitamin C 61.1mg 68% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 300.8mg 23% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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