Copycat KFC Coleslaw

  Copycat KFC Coleslaw

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Chill time: 4 hours (minimum)
• Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 bag (14 oz) pre-shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
• 2 tbsp sweet onion, grated or minced extremely fine
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 2 ½ tbsp lemon juice
• 1 ½ tbsp white vinegar
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the Vegetables Take your bag of coleslaw mix and chop it down further on a large cutting board until the cabbage pieces are about the size of rice grains. KFC coleslaw is known for its very fine texture. Place the chopped mix and the finely minced onion into a large mixing bowl.

2. Whisk the Dressing In a separate medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the sugar completely dissolves and the dressing is smooth.

3. Combine Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Use a large spoon or rubber spatula to fold everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated. The mixture might look a bit wet, but it will thicken up as it chills.

4. Chill (The Crucial Step) Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, though overnight is even better. Stir the coleslaw well right before serving to redistribute the dressing.