A blend of peas, bacon, and creamy dressing for a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
01 1 (16-ounce) package of frozen sweet peas, thawed (or canned peas)
02 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
03 4 to 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or 1 cup cooked and chopped ham, optional)
04 1/2 cup chopped green onions (or regular onions, if preferred)
05 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any preferred cheese)
06 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (or 1/2 cup chopped celery)
10 A sprinkle of cayenne pepper
11 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Step 01
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed sweet peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon or chopped ham (if using), chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 02
Sprinkle in the black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seeds (or chopped celery), and a dash of cayenne. Stir thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Step 03
In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until they form a smooth mixture. Pour this dressing over the pea mixture and gently stir to coat all the ingredients.
Step 04
Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend together wonderfully.
Notes
- Serve this salad as a side dish for barbecues or family gatherings.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk