Black-Eyed Pea Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. dried black-eyed peas
5 c. water
5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. shredded sharp process American cheese
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
1 Tbsp. jalapeno pepper juice (I use more)

Preparation

Sort and wash peas; place in a heavy saucepan.
Cover with water and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Cover and let soak 1 hour.