Saturday's recipe - Grape Salad

My mom made this for our church potluck last week and it was a huge hit. She got the recipe from a dear friend who is now in heaven. It is perfect for summer and super easy to make!

Grape Salad

from Pat Candee by way of Ruth McKeeby

4 cups of grapes - green, red or mixed cut into halves

8 ounces of cream cheese

8 ounces of sour cream

1/2 cup white sugar

1 cup of pecans

1/4 cup brown sugar

Beat the cream cheese, sour cream and white sugar until smooth and somewhat fluffy. Fold in the grapes and 1/2 cup of the pecans. Pour into a 9 x 13 dish. Mix the remaining pecans and the brown sugar and sprinkle over the top. Chill and serve.

Enjoy

In His service
Mally

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