Black-Eyed Pea Dressing

1 lb. hot ground sausage
1 med. onion, diced
1 box (6 oz.) stuffing mix
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cans (15.8 oz.) black-eyed peas, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook sausage and onions in a large skillet over med. high heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain. In a food processor grind stuffing mix until it looks like bread crumbs. In a large bowl combine stuffing, flour and baking soda. In another bowl stir together eggs, buttermilk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed. Add sausage, peas and cheese. Blend well. Pour into a 13 x 9 baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake uncovered 1 hr. Serves 6-8