Palette Family Black-Eyed Pea Dip

I don't know about you, but I have been eating as much black-eyed pea dip as is humanly possible, because I want as much good luck as possible this year. 

Since apparently some of my dear readers are uncultured heathens who have never heard of such a thing, please feel free to use my family recipe. 

Palette Family Black-Eyed Pea Dip

2 c. Ranch Style black-eyed peas, drained
3 Jalapeno peppers
1/4 medium onion 
1 can green chilis (4 oz.)
1 clove garlic

1/4 lb. Old English cheese (Kraft glass jar)
1 stick butter

Put first 5 ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Heat mixture in a chafing dish or microwave. Add last 2 ingredients & stir until melted. 

I prefer to eat mine with multigrain Tostito Scoops, but this also tastes great spread on warm cornbread.