broccoli bacon salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 7 strips bacon, or more to taste
• 2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
• combine bacon, broccoli, and raisins together in a plastic bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
• combine cream, sugar, and flour together in a skillet over medium heat; cook, whisking constantly, until sugar and flour are dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. slowly whisk vinegar into cream mixture until incorporated.
• whisk about 1 tablespoon cream mixture and egg together in a bowl; add about 2 more tablespoons cream mixture until egg starts to warm. whisk egg mixture into cream mixture in skillet; cook until dressing is thickened, about 5 more minutes.
• fill a large bowl with ice and add water, creating an ice bath. place skillet in ice bath to cool dressing.
• pour dressing over broccoli mixture. secure lid on bowl and shake until salad is evenly coated. refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.