Jen's Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

A creamy blend of savory cheese and vegetables make this overnight broccoli and bacon salad a go-to for your next potluck or party.

Ingredients

3 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
1 pound cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup baby Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put broccoli florets into water just long enough to turn bright green, about 10 seconds. Remove and place immediately into a bowl of ice water. Let cool, about 5 minutes; drain.
2 Combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
3 Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a separate bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, 8 hours to overnight.