Feeding a Crowd

It's Thursday, and that must mean it's time for the Ultimate Recipe Swap at www.lifeasmom.com. Today's theme: Feeding a crowd. Whether it's family reunions or graduation parties or even a low key wedding reception, it can be hard to take a beloved recipe and double or triple it, or even more. That's the beauty of the recipe I'm going to share. It's super-easy to increase or decrease according to the size of your gathering. Usually I'm decreasing it because I'm the only one in the family who will eat it, but I have quadrupled it when taking it to potlucks. Enjoy!

BROCCOLI/CAULIFLOWER/CHEDDAR SALAD

fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets

shredded cheddar cheese

chopped onion

mayonnaise

sugar

vinegar

bacon, cooked and crumbled

Mix the veggies and cheddar cheese in a large serving bowl. (How much you will need depends on how many you are serving. I use 3 large crowns of broccoli , 1 head of cauliflower and 1 onion for 10 people, and 8 oz of cheddar.) In a separate bowl, combine 1-1/2 c mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sugar and 3T vinegar (per 10 servings); combine well and pour over veggies, tossing to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Stir in bacon (1 strip per serving) just before serving.