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Delicious Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe – this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers.

Delicious Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe – this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers.| MomOnTimeout.com

Does anyone else remember the KFC Buffets??  I remember going to the KFC buffet during high school and it was like heaven.  My mom would take me there after a volleyball game or maybe a track meet and I would eat ridiculous amounts of food.  Now that I think about it, I wonder if I was the reason they stopped the buffet??

Food for thought…

I think this is about the time that my love affair with their coleslaw began.  It’s completely ruined me for all other coleslaw.  Oh, I’ve tried other coleslaw – of course!  But it just isn’t the same.  So sweet and a little bit tangy – coleslaw perfection!

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I’ve been known to eat the entire family meal coleslaw by myself.  Hands off people!  No shame here. None.  Now of course I can’t always make it over to KFC and making it at home is the next best thing.  It’s easy too!  Now I’m going to tell you the coleslaw secret: You have to let it chill for at least 2 hours.  The longer the better.  This stuff just gets better by the day.

This coleslaw is the perfect side dish for almost any sandwich and is amazing with pulled pork.  I made this coleslaw to accompany our Spicy Pulled Pork Popper Sandwiches and it was divine!

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When you first combine the ingredients you’re going to start doubting me.  Don’t.  It’s going to look a lot “dryer” thank KFC coleslaw at first.  Let it chill and then you’ll see.  Trust me.

Delicious Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe – this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers. | MomOnTimeout.com

This coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers.  I’ve never brought home leftovers.  Never.  You can easily double the recipe for a crowd {and you should!}.

Copycat KFC Coleslaw
 
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Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (I use light)
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1½ Tbls apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbls lemon juice (fresh is best)
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp celery seed
  • 16 oz shredded bagged cole slaw mix
Instructions
  1. Whisk together all the ingredients except for the shredded cole slaw mix.
  2. Add the bag and mix until nicely blended with the dressing.
  3. Refrigerate 2-3 hours (or longer).
  4. Mix well again just before serving.

This coleslaw would go great with these recipes:

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  3. I have to admit – I’m not the biggest coleslaw fan, but on the rare occasion we have kfc, I always have to have coleslaw!! I’m sure I’d like this even better!

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  4. this really looks great….I did notice that you’re using Mayo..I’ve seen copy cat KFC coleslaw before…and they used KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP (that’s the only time I ever bought that) and it was fairly close. I’m dying to try you’rs since it uses regular Mayo (Hellman’s/Best Foods all the way) thank you for this version…

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  5. YUM! when i was pregnant with my first, i used to drive through KFC just to get their coleslaw 🙂 i need to try this! thanks for sharing 🙂
    megvcornwell.blogspot.com

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  6. This looks amazing! I love KFC coleslaw and have often tried to replicate it but never can. I’ll give your recipe a try!

    If you have a minute to spare I’d be thrilled if you could link this yummy recipe post to my weekly ‘Say G’Day Saturday’ linky party which is on now. Hope you can join in!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  10. Hi Trish,
    I love KFC coleslaw. The only KFC in town closed a couple of years ago. I use to pick up a family meal and head over to the nearest park for a picnic. Good memories.
    Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to giving it a try.
    Bye for now, Darlene

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  13. Love the recipe and beautiful photos! Although…I have to admit the sammy looks totally delish too!

    I loved meeting you last weekend and hanging out at BBC! 🙂

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  18. Haha, this was like one of my first ever blog posts several years ago! (Your photos are obviously better, since I didn’t even take any!)
    sotherebyamy.blogspot.com
    I love KFC coleslaw…it IS the best by far!

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  22. I like to consider myself a coleslaw connoisseur, I tend to always get a side of coleslaw if a restaurant offers it and see what I think. I do, actually, really enjoy KFCs coleslaw, I will have to give this recipe a try. I absolutely LOVE the pulled pork popper, that just looks off the chart delicious!

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

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    • We owned a KFC for many years….there is NO mayonnaise in it, rather Miracle whip!!! It also does not include any buttermilk! Sorry!

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      • I’m a big time KFC coleslaw fan. I love the sweetness of it! Don’t get me wrong, I’ll eat coleslaw from other places, but KFC’s is by far my favorite. And like other’s have mentioned, I’ve also been guilty of going to KFC strictly for their sides, not their chicken. Lisa, I can believe Miracle Whip is the product used for the sweet flavor rather than mayo. I’ve preferred Miracle Whip on my sandwiches and in my potato salads since childhood. No mayo for, but I’m most definitely trying this recipe. Trish, I chose your recipe over the other “copycat” recipes because of the look of your coleslaw (beautiful photos and looks like what I am used to getting at KFC) and there aren’t large chunks of foods that I know aren’t in KFC’s slaw, onions, green onions, celery, grapes, etc. While I like to eat these things, I’m simply looking for what I get at the restaurant. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us! Can’t wait to give this a try.

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        • I have been going to KFC just for their sides too. Coleslaw & potato wedges both in large size. I just have to remember to ask first for my senior discount. This coleslaw is something I will have to try. However my favorite coleslaw of all time was at the old ( now telling my age) L & K restaurants which closed down many, many years ago. Have searched internet for information on the recipe but have never found out how they made such a creamy sauce. Used to go out late at night just for their bowl of coleslaw and some French fries. Believe me it was the best coleslaw ever made.

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