Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the eggs by placing them in a saucepan covered with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to ice bath, cool, peel, and dice.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Thaw peas by rinsing under cold water for 2 to 3 minutes. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Finely dice the onion and celery into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika.
- In a large bowl, combine peas, eggs, bacon, onion, celery, and cheddar. Add seasoning mix and toss gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream. Fold dressing into salad mixture and chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, allow the salad to chill overnight to enhance flavors. Adjust seasoning as preferred before serving.
