Cracker Barrel Coleslaw-Copycat Recipe
You don’t have to go to Cracker Barrel to enjoy their delicious creamy coleslaw. Our copycat cracker barrel coleslaw recipe is made with fresh shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, and a tangy Miracle Whip dressing infused with buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, and spices. Quick to assemble and chilled for 3 hours to meld flavors, it’s a crowd-pleasing cracker barrel slaw recipe that’s crisp, flavorful, and perfect for replicating the restaurant classic at home.
We all have our favorite place to enjoy certain dishes like coleslaw. And some love KFC coleslaw but our favorite is Cracker Barrel coleslaw.  So we made it a goal to try to recreate those amazing flavors with this recipe. This is a super easy copy cat cracker barrel slaw recipe that tastes like the real thing. This coleslaw is made with a homemade miracle whip coleslaw dressing.Â
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We use all fresh ingredients like carrots, two different types of cabbages for this coleslaw recipe. And for our coleslaw dressing recipe we use fresh lemon juice, buttermilk and Miracle Whip and flavorful seasonings. Everything is mixed together and chilled for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to marry for the absolute best copy cat cracker barrel coleslaw. No worries we have got you covered with this simple yet mouth-watering copycat recipe. Trust us, it’s worth the effort.
What is in this copy cat cracker barrel coleslaw recipe:
Ingredients:
Slaw:
- 1 cup of Shredded Cabbage
- 1 cup of Shredded CarrotsÂ
- 1 cup of Shredded Purple CabbageÂ
Dressing:
- 1 cup of Miracle Whip
- 1 teaspoon of Celery Seed
- 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of Pepper
- 1/3 cup of Sugar
- 1/4 a cup of VinegarÂ
- 4 teaspoons of Lemon JuiceÂ
- 1/4Â cup of Buttermilk
- 1/4Â cup of MilkÂ
Equipment needed:
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Salad Shredder, optional
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Opt for Fresh Shredded Vegetables: For the best flavor and texture mimicking Cracker Barrel’s slaw, shred your own green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots using a sharp knife or salad shooter instead of pre-bagged mixes—the freshness elevates the taste significantly.
- How to prevent coleslaw from being watery or soupy after adding dressing?  Place your shredded cabbage in a colander over a bowl or in the kitchen sink.  Add salt to it and toss it to combine and allow it to set for at least an hour preferable 3-4 hours then rinse out the salt. Pat dry with paper towels, the cabbage will appear limp but it is crisp and will absorb the dressing better. This will remove the excess liquid from the cabbage prior to adding the dressing. Â
- Chill thoroughly Before Serving: Always refrigerate the mixed coleslaw for at least 3 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors of the Miracle Whip dressing, lemon juice, and seasonings to fully marry, resulting in a creamy, tangy profile just like the original.
How to make this Cracker Barrel Coleslaw Recipe:
Using a sharp knife or a salad shooter and shred your cabbages and carrots. Then place them in a large mixing bowl and mix well. NOTE: you could use a bagged mix for coleslaw but it’s usually not as tasty as freshly shredded cabbages and carrots.Â
Add the miracle whip, celery seed, salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, buttermilk, milk, and lemon juice to the cabbage/carrot mixture.
Using tongs or a couple of forks to this Crackle Barrel coleslaw until very well combined. Cover and place in your refrigerator and chill for 3 hours prior to serving.
Remove your slaw from the fridge and give it a stir or a couple tosses to mix everything together. Serve at your next cookout, BBQ or picnic.
So why go to Cracker Barrel when you can make their famous coleslaw at home? Here’s the secret recipe that will have you feeling like a pro chef. Go ahead, impress your family and friends with this fresh cracker barrel slaw recipe.
Note: Always store coleslaw in the refrigerator and it should be consumed within 3-5 days after combining with dressing. Never leave it out for longer than 2 hours.Â
What to serve with coleslaw?
Other Side Dish Recipes:
 🥣 Recipe
Ingredients
Slaw
- 1 cup Shredded Cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage
Dressing:
- 1 cup Miracle Whip
- 1 teaspoon Celery Seed
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Milk
- 4 teaspoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife or a salad shooter and shred your cabbages and carrots. Then place them in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add the miracle whip, celery seed, salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, buttermilk, milk, and lemon juice to the cabbage/carrot mixture.
- Using tongs or a couple of forks and toss until very well combined. Cover and place in your refrigerator and chill for 3 hours prior to serving.
- Remove from the fridge and give it a stir or a couple tosses to mix everything together and serve.
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