Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon, Cheddar, and a Creamy Dressing

Name: Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon, Cheddar, and a Creamy Dressing
Total time: 1 hr 35 mins
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; 0.75 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad? This broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is a family favorite! Crispy bacon, sharp Cheddar cheese, and sweet raisins create a perfect balance of flavors. This salad is always a hit at picnics, potlucks, and gatherings.

Total time1 hr 35 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield12

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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
0.75 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. This should take about 10 minutes. Place the cooked bacon on paper towels to drain and cool for about 5 minutes, then crumble it into a small bowl.
Chop the broccoli into florets and dice the stems. Place the broccoli florets and stems in a large bowl, then add the diced onion, raisins, and Cheddar cheese. Mix in the crumbled bacon.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Pour this dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir until the broccoli is fully coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 311 kcal
Fat Content: 23 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 13 g
Sodium Content: 491 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 18 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g