Coleslaw (Cracker Barrel Copycat)

This creamy, classic coleslaw tastes just like the one you’ll find at Cracker Barrel. A super easy side dish that goes great at summer BBQs. 

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Serve this coleslaw as a side dish alongside Arabic Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, or my favorite Potato Salad. 

I recently made this coleslaw (is it cole slaw or coleslaw?…I think it’s one word but my eyes like two better) for Rosie’s birthday party with BBQ chicken made in the slow cooker. We piled the coleslaw on top and it made great sandwiches. 

Do you prefer vinegar based or mayo based slaw? It just depends on my mood, because I like both. If you like the Cracker Barrel version, you’ll love this one.

CRACKER BARREL COLESLAW INGREDIENTS

• Shredded Cole Slaw Mix – Either buy the pre-shredded slaw mix (easy) or buy cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage and shred it yourself.
  
• Miracle Whip – Or you can use mayo, but I used Miracle Whip.
  
• Celery Seed
  
• Salt & Pepper
  
• Sugar
  
• White Vinegar
  
• Buttermilk
  
• Milk – I used 2%
  
• Lemon Juice

HOW TO MAKE CRACKER BARREL COLESLAW

Do you know how easy it is to make coleslaw? SO EASY.

First, if you’re looking for a shortcut like me, buy the bag of shredded coleslaw mix. If not, shred your own cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage thinly (or use a mandoline).

Next, add in the rest of the listed ingredients and stir to combine.

Finally, let chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge to let the flavors come together.

Give it a toss when you’re ready to serve and enjoy!

WHY DOES COLESLAW GO WATERY?

Because cabbage releases water, sometimes you end up with watery coleslaw. To prevent that from happening, take a little extra time to sweat out your cabbage. Put it in a colander, over a bowl, add salt, mix, and let it sit for at least an hour. It will weep out excess water that you can press out with paper towel. Then you’re ready to make coleslaw.

HOW LONG CAN I KEEP COLESLAW IN THE FRIDGE?

Keep coleslaw in the fridge for 3-5 days safely. Don’t let it sit out for more than 2 hours!

HOW FAR AHEAD CAN YOU MAKE COLESLAW

I know when you’re prepping for a BBQ or get-together, you usually like to make as much as you can ahead of time, but coleslaw is one of those dishes that are best when made and served within 24 hours. Otherwise, you risk it getting watery and limp.

TOOLS TO HELP YOU MAKE COLESLAW

• Sharp Knife
• Mandoline
• Tongs
• Large Mixing Bowl

Cracker Barrel Cole Slaw

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cracker barrel cole slaw

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Melissa Williams | Persnickety Plates

Ingredients

• 5 cups coleslaw mix shredded cabbage/carrots/purple cabbage
• 1 cup Miracle Whip
• 1 teaspoon Celery Seed
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Buttermilk
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 4 teaspoons Lemon Juice

Instructions

• Pour cole slaw mix into a large bowl.
• Add in miracle whip, celery seed, salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, buttermilk, milk, and lemon juice.
• Mix and toss until well combined.
• Chill in the fridge for 3 hours.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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