Blackeyed Pea Casserole
 
2 cans Trappeys black eyed peas--I used jalepeno 
2 cans Ro-tel tomatoes with green chilies-diced 
1 chopped onion
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1-1/2 lbs of hamburger meat 
1-1/2 c. cooked rice
Salt & Pepper to taste
Shredded cheese (optional) 

Brown hamburger & drain
Add Onion and saute until clear. 
Add cooked rice, rotel, garlic powder & peas. 
Mix all together & season to taste with salt & pepper.
Heat - & - eat.   It's good just like this.
 
If you want a casserole: 
Layer ingredients in large casserole dish. 
Start with meat mixture, follow with cheese layer.
Continue layers, ending with cheese. 

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, until thoroughly heated 
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.