Better Than KFC Coleslaw

Better Than KFC Coleslaw is what I call this crispy, creamy masterpiece that’ll have your family asking for seconds! There’s something so satisfying about making coleslaw from scratch in your own kitchen, and I promise you, once you taste this version, you’ll never go back to the drive-thru again.

The secret is in the simple ingredients—fresh cabbage, bright carrots, and a touch of onion combined with just the right balance of sugar and our creamy dressing that brings it all together. I always shred everything by hand or with my box grater because it gives you that perfect texture that no pre-made mix can match, dearie.

This coleslaw has been a family favorite at our summer picnics and holiday dinners for years now, and I love how it pairs with just about any main dish you can imagine. There’s nothing quite like watching your loved ones dig into a heaping spoonful and see their faces light up with joy!

Better Than KFC Coleslaw

Better Than KFC Coleslaw is a quick, crowd-pleasing homemade recipe using fresh cabbage and carrots with a creamy dressing that's easy to make from scratch

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 36 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs 24 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 1135 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8.25 cup Cabbage
• 0.33333333333333 cup Carrots
• 1 teaspoon Onions
• 0.33333333333333 cup Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.125 cup Milk
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise

Instructions

 

• Core the cabbage.
• Using a food processor fitted with a fine shredding disk attachement shred the cabbage until you have just over 8 cups of loosely packed shredded green cabbage.
• Place the cabbage in a large bowl.
• Trim and peel the carrot and shred it with the same grater attachement in the food processor.
• Add to the bowl with the shredded cabbage.
• In a medium bowl throughly combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice.
• Then add the slat and black pepper.
• Add the sugar to the sauce and blend until well mixed.
• Add the sauce to the cabbage and carrot mixture and mix well.
• Refrigerate and allow the mixture to marinate for 12 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 1135kcalProtein: 15.4gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 3.6gSodium: 452mg

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cabbage, carrots, onions, side dish

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