Broccoli Salad

This recipe was served at a church function here. It is from my friend Raechele Garcia. It was delicious so enjoy!

Broccoli Salad

4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup real bacon bits

Dressing:

1 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip ( I used Mayo)
2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider works great)
1/3 Cup sugar

1.Salad: Mix all ingredients together in lard bowl
2. Dressing: Mix all three ingredients together in a small bowl, blending well.
3. Pour dressing over veggies about 15 minutes before serving. Toss well to coat all over.

Makes 12 servings

**I used golden raisins because I like there flavor a bit more.

Brownie Cheesecake

Brownie Cheesecake

1 pkg (13 X9 pan size) Brownie Mix
4 pkg (8 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup granulate sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (approx. 180 degree C).
2. Line 13x9x2 pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan.
3. Spray with Cooking spray.
4. Prepare brownie batter as directed on package and then pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until top of brownie is shiny and center is almost set.
6. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
7. Add sour cream and mix well.
8. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
9. Pour over partially baked brownie batter in pan (filling will come almost to top of pan).
10. Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set.
11. Cool.
12. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.