Classic Southern Pea Salad

Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) package of frozen sweet peas, thawed (canned peas work too)

2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped

4 to 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or 1 cup of cooked and chopped ham, optional)

1/2 cup of chopped green onions (substitute with regular onions if preferred)

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to use your favorite cheese)

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon of celery seeds (or 1/2 cup of chopped celery)

A sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a touch of heat

1/2 cup of mayonnaise

1/2 cup of sour cream

Instructions: