Martie's Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This broccoli salad with bacon makes a great crowd pleaser for picnics and potlucks; Cheddar cheese and raisins give it a sweet and salty taste!

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
1 head broccoli, or more to taste
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Crumble cooked bacon into a small bowl.
2 Cut broccoli into florets, dice stems, add florets and stems to a large bowl. Stir in onion. Add raisins and Cheddar cheese. Stir in crumbled bacon.
3 Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl; pour over broccoli mixture and stir until broccoli is completely coated.