Description
A comforting and creamy Reunion Pea Casserole that is a classic Southern side dish perfect for gatherings or everyday meals. This flavorful casserole features tender sweet peas in a rich cheese and sour cream sauce, topped with a buttery cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Pea Mixture:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet peas, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cracker Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix pea casserole: In a large bowl, combine peas, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture into baking dish.
- Prepare cracker topping: Combine crushed crackers and melted butter, then sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Frozen peas can be used instead of canned.
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- Pair with ham or roasted chicken for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
