Hey, y'all! If you’re looking for a dish that brings good luck and good eating, Hoppin’ John Casserole is it. This casserole version takes all the flavors of the classic New Year’s dish (black-eyed peas, rice, sausage, and spices) and bakes them into a hearty, soul-satisfying meal. It's delicious all year long!

Hoppin' John Casserole

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My Hoppin’ John Casserole is spicy, smoky, and full of Southern charm. A baked twist on the Southern classic, this casserole combines rice, black-eyed peas, sausage, and bold seasonings to create a flavorful and comforting dish. Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or anytime you crave a touch of tradition.

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Hoppin' John Casserole Ingredients

• 1 c. long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• ½ lb. smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ¼ c. chopped green onions (for garnish)
• ¼ c. chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

How to Make Hoppin' John Casserole

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with green chilies, smoked paprika, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Stir in the cooked rice until well combined.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use smoked sausage for that deep, savory flavor.
2. Don’t skip the tomatoes with green chilies; they add a nice kick.
3. Garnish with fresh herbs to brighten up the dish before serving.

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Hoppin' John Casserole

Hoppin' John Casserole

JC Phelps

A twist on the Southern classic, my Hoppin' John Casserole combines rice, black-eyed peas, sausage, and bold seasonings to make a delicious meal!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 8

Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 c. long-grain white rice uncooked
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
• ½ lb. smoked sausage sliced
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ¼ c. chopped green onions for garnish
• ¼ c. chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with green chilies, smoked paprika, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Stir in the cooked rice until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

Notes

• Use smoked sausage for that deep, savory flavor.
• Don’t skip the tomatoes with green chilies; they add a nice kick.
• Garnish with fresh herbs to brighten up the dish before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 703mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg

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