Grape Salad

Last Friday we had the regular monthly meeting of reading specialists in our school district. We had a potluck lunch, and Gail, one of the other RS, brought this Grape Salad. My niece had made it at Thanksgiving, and I wanted to get the recipe. Gail sent it to me this morning. So here it is. It’s quite good, although I have to admit I’d rather have plain grapes myself.

Grape Salad

2 lbs. green seedless grapes

2 lbs. red seedless grapes

1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

8 oz. sour cream

½ cup white sugar

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup brown sugar

Wash and pat dry the grapes - leave them whole. Beat cream cheese until soft. Add sour cream and white sugar, beat until creamy. Gently fold in grapes and cheddar cheese. Pour into large serving dish or bowl. Stir together pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle over grape mixture; refrigerate overnight.