Hoppin John Casserole
Hoppin John Casserole
Cooking Time1 Hour 15 Minutes
Makes8 Servings
Ingredients
4 thick slices uncured smoked bacon
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
6 cups (2 bunches) collard greens, stems removed and chopped
2 cups rice
1 15 oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken stock, unsalted
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 lg eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cups green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until crispy, 5-6 minutes. Add onion and continue cooking until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add collards and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
Transfer bacon and vegetables to a large bowl and stir in rice, black-eyed peas, stock, salt, and eggs. Pour into 13" x 9" baking dish, cover and bake about 50 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from oven, rest 5 minutes, then top with chopped tomatoes and green onions. Serve hot.
