Black-Eyed Pea Dip
["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)"]
["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."]
["black-eyed peas", "water", "jalapeno peppers", "onion", "clove garlic", "butter", "American cheese", "green chiles", "jalapeno pepper"]