Family Recipe File

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Category: Side DIshes

  • Cole Slaw

    Description
    A small-batch slaw with purple cabbage, carrot, mayo, vinegar, and a little honey.

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 head purple cabbage, shredded
    • 1/2 carrot, shaved
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 honey packet
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    1. Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
    2. Add the cabbage and carrot.
    3. Toss to coat and chill until ready to serve if desired.
  • Spicy Corn

    Description
    A quick creamy corn side with green chiles, bacon bits, and cream cheese.

    Ingredients

    • 1 can whole kernel corn
    • 1 can green chiles
    • 6 to 8 ounces bacon bits
    • 1 block cream cheese

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan or skillet.
    2. Cook over low to medium-low heat until the cream cheese is melted and everything is hot.
    3. Stir well and serve warm.

    Notes

    • Do not turn the heat up too high.
  • Frito Salad

    Description
    A classic crunchy side made with ranch style beans, cheese, Catalina dressing, and Fritos.

    Ingredients

    • 1 can ranch style beans, drained
    • Shredded cheese
    • Catalina French dressing
    • Fritos

    Instructions

    1. Drain the beans.
    2. Mix the beans, shredded cheese, Catalina dressing, and Fritos together.
    3. Serve right away so the chips stay crunchy.