Seasoned Black Eyed Pea Fritters

Seasoned Black Eyed Pea Fritters: Serve these crisp fritters at a New Year’s Eve party, as a side dish or a snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt divided
• 1/4 teaspoon Seasoned Pepper 
• 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Directions:
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• Mix sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoned salt and seasoned pepper in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Mash black-eyed peas in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients, except oil, until well blended.
• Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Drop bean mixture into oil by 1/4-cupfuls, flattening slightly. Cook fritters, turning once, 7 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm while cooking remaining fritters. Serve warm fritters with sour cream mixture.
  
  
  Source: McCormick.com
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