Easy Hoppin' John ~ Jaci

This is from the newspaper's "Kid Page" when I was little and I've been making it ever since.

1 package frozen black-eyed peas
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon (or ready-to-use bacon bits from Costco)
optional: 1/4 cup softened butter (or to taste)

Directions:
Cook the rice and black-eye peas according to package directions. Drain the peas and add the peas and bacon to the rice. Stir. Serve (or stir in) the butter. Sometimes a little salt is nice too. Occasionally, I'll cook the rice in chicken boullion for a little added salt/flavor. I like to serve this with breaded/fried pork chops. It makes yummy leftovers, too! Enjoy!