Paula Deen's Hot Bacon Cole Slaw
Transform your coleslaw game with Paula Deen's Hot Bacon Cole Slaw—a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and satisfying flavors. This easy-to-make Southern-inspired dish combines crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and zesty red onion, tossed in a warm bacon vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sugar. The crown jewel? Golden-crispy bacon crumbles that add an irresistible smoky crunch to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm slaw is the ultimate comfort side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight meals. Serve it fresh or use it as a topping for burgers and pulled pork sandwiches. Whether you're looking for a new twist on a classic or a flavorful way to elevate your sides, this recipe delivers bold taste and effortless style! Keywords: hot bacon cole slaw, Paula Deen slaw, warm coleslaw recipe, bacon vinaigrette, Southern side dish.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 0.5 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and thinly sliced red onion. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
Step 3
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Step 4
To the skillet with the reserved bacon fat, add the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Step 5
Pour the warm dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Step 6
Add the crumbled bacon to the slaw and toss again to combine.
Step 7
Serve the coleslaw warm as a side dish or pile it onto sandwiches for a flavorful topping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (697.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 532.0 |
| Total Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 47.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2477.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.3g | |
| Protein 22.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 211.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1371.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories