INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup bacon bits

1 head fresh broccoli florets

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds

1 red onion, chopped

1 cup Baconnaise

1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the bacon, broccoli, cheese, raisins, onion and sunflower seeds.

In a small bowl, whisk together the Baconnaise and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.