Creamy Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw

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Even though I like a very simple coleslaw to go on top of my pulled pork sandwiches and tacos and carnitas, I also like a more robustly flavored slaw on the side. This one is rich with a creamy blue cheese dressing and studded with little bits of crisp bacon. I would also serve this with Cajun ribs, or just a plain old sandwich for a pretty perfect summertime lunch.

I am a total slaw sucker. Even a very mediocre coleslaw that comes in a tiny plastic cup alongside a deli sandwich has my attention. This summer I am going to be putting the grating blade of my food processor to work big time. I love coleslaws that are bright and crisp, I love coleslaws that are creamy, I love coleslaws that are practically salads, and I love coleslaws that are finely minced.

This Creamy Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw is quite finely shredded, but not so finely that it doesn’t have some texture to stand up to the rich, creamy dressing. You are welcome to use low-fat dairy products if you wish. I didn’t.

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Creamy Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw

4.50 from 2 votes

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 Servings

This is kind of like a steakhouse wedge salad in a slaw form.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ ½ cup sour cream
• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 tablespoon milk
• ▢ ½ cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• ▢ ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning or more if you want a stronger Cajun vibe
• ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• ▢ 6 cups finely shredded cabbage
• ▢ 1 cup shredded carrots optional
• ▢ ¼ cup chopped or crumbled cooked bacon (or more!)

Instructions 

• In a large bowl mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, onion, blue cheese, and Cajun seasoning. Season generously with salt and pepper. 
• Add the cabbage and carrots and toss to blend well. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Pile into a bowl or serving platter and top with the bacon.

Notes

Low fat dairy will work here if you’d like.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 323mg, Potassium: 268mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3848IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 91mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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