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Creamy Bacon Ranch Slaw Cups

Servings: 8–10 cups Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 4 cups shredded green cabbage about ½ medium head
  • - 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • - 1½ cups shredded carrots
  • - 1 small English cucumber thinly sliced or julienned
  • - 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • - ¾ cup ranch dressing homemade or store-bought
  • - ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • - 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • - Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions plus extra for garnish

Method
 

  1. Directions:
  2. In a cold skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots. Add cucumber on top.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss thoroughly with tongs or two spoons until every strand is coated.
  6. Fold in most of the crumbled bacon and chopped chives, reserving some for garnish.
  7. Spoon the slaw evenly into 8–10 small cups or ramekins, pressing down lightly to form neat layers.
  8. Top each cup with remaining bacon bits and chives. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours.

Notes

Notes & Variations:
- For a spicy kick, stir ½ tsp cayenne pepper or hot sauce into the dressing.
- Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack for extra cheesiness.
- Top with diced avocado for healthy fats and creaminess.
- Swap bacon for coconut bacon or tempeh crumbles for a vegan version.
- Fold in ¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds or chopped pecans for extra crunch.
- Mix in diced apples or dried cranberries for a sweet-tart twist.