Spicy Cajun Bacon Cabbage Slaw Skillet

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly bold and flavorful Spicy Cajun Bacon Cabbage Slaw Skillet—a one-pan dish that brings smoky, spicy, and tangy notes together in perfect harmony. Crisp, thick-cut bacon is the star of this show, infusing shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, and red bell pepper with its rich, savory goodness. Elevated with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, this skillet meal delivers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. It's ready in just 35 minutes and garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Whether served as a mouthwatering side dish or as a low-carb main course, this recipe is a must-try for those who love bold Southern-inspired flavors in their meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Green cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 Green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the bacon slices to the skillet and cook until they are crispy. Once done, remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic cloves. In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly in the bacon grease and garlic.

Step 5

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika over the vegetables. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 6

Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and honey into the skillet, stirring to combine. This will add a tangy and slightly sweet balance to the dish.

Step 7

Drizzle in the olive oil and season the vegetables with salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 8

Continue cooking the slaw mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but still retain a bit of crunch.

Step 9

While the vegetables cook, crumble the crispy bacon into small pieces.

Step 10

Once the vegetables are done, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon.

Step 11

Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top as a garnish before serving.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a savory side dish or enjoy it as a flavorful main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1017.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	897.0

Total Fat 50.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 6687.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.4g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 307.0mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 2149.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 39.7%