Country Pea Dish (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup diced green onions or regular onions, whichever you prefer
02 - 4–6 pieces of crispy cooked bacon, crumbled, or 1 cup of ham, chopped (optional)
03 - 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice, like cheddar
04 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
05 - 1 (16-ounce) bag of sweet peas, thawed, or a can of peas, drained

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - A pinch of cayenne for some heat
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or you can swap it for 1/2 cup of diced celery

→ Dressing

11 - 1/2 cup sour cream
12 - 1/2 cup mayo

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Grab a big bowl and toss together the peas, chopped eggs, crumbled bacon or ham (if using), diced green onions, and shredded cheese.
02 - Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery seeds or diced celery, and cayenne. Mix it all up so everything gets coated evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise and sour cream until the texture is smooth. Pour this into the bowl with the pea mixture and gently fold until coated.
04 - Cover the dish and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour. This gives it time to soak in all the flavors.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - This salad makes a great side for cookouts or family meals.