If you grew up in the South, you’re probably familiar with this recipe. It’s one of those Southern classics that makes an appearance at every family gathering, church dinner, and summer barbecue. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s delicious and guaranteed to please everyone. 
It’s a dish made with simple ingredients (and that bag of peas at the bottom of the freezer!) that you’ll come back to again and again because it’s so filling and simply delicious.
The heart of this dish is the frozen peas. It’s best to thaw them in advance, or place them in a microwave-safe container and heat for a minute or two to thaw them. You don’t want them hot, they should be room temperature. Mix together the chopped ham, crumbled bacon, and a large cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and then it’s time for the dressing. Here we’re working with a mixture of mayonnaise and sour cream, seasoned well with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper for flavor.
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