Brocolli-Bacon Salad

Smoked bacon, brocolli, onion and cheddar cheese are combined with a dressing of mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar to create this popular salad.

Ingredients:

• 4 bunches of broccoli
• 1 lb. smoked bacon
• 1 brick of cracker barrel sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 of a mild, sweet onion (medium size), finely chopped
• Dressing:
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/8 cup (2 Tbsp.) cider vinegar

Directions:

Cut the stems off the broccoli and separate tops into flowerettes. Cut up the bacon into bite-size pieces; fry until crispy and drain on paper towels; set aside. Add onion, cheese, and cooled bacon pieces to broccoli. Mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar; add to broccoli, stirring until well blended. Cover and let sit in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours before serving.

Number of Servings: 10