Description
Delight your guests with these delightful and flavorful appetizers – Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups and Bourbon Bacon Jam. These recipes are perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply snacking at home.
Ingredients
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Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups:
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 mini phyllo cups or wonton cups baked until crisp
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives for garnish
Bourbon Bacon Jam:
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: In a large bowl, combine ranch dressing, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Add shredded cabbages and carrots, tossing until evenly coated. Chill for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Spoon slaw mixture into baked phyllo or wonton cups just before serving. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
- Bourbon Bacon Jam: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan. Add onion and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add brown sugar, vinegar, coffee, bourbon, maple syrup, paprika, cayenne, and cooked bacon. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes until thick and jam-like. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor and pulse a few times until chunky but spreadable. Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a lighter version of the slaw, use Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
- The slaw can be made a few hours in advance, but fill the cups right before serving to keep them crisp.
- Bourbon Bacon Jam is versatile and can be used as a burger topping, over cheese and crackers, or spread on toast.
- Reheat gently before serving if chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 1 cup, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 80, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 130
- Sugar: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 2 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 7 g
- Sodium: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 170 mg, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 240 mg
- Fat: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 6 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 1 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 4 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 5 g
- Trans Fat: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 0 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 6 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 9 g
- Fiber: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 1 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 0 g
- Protein: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 1 g, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 3 g
- Cholesterol: Creamy Ranch Slaw Cups: 5 mg, Bourbon Bacon Jam: 15 mg
