Shelly's Recipe

WESTERN COLESLAW

Category: Slaws

1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
Dash cayenne
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cream
1 tbsp softened butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 bags of coleslaw mix
1 red and/or green bell pepper, seeded and shredded
1 medium onion, thinly sliced or 1 cup chopped green onion
2 or 3 carrots, shredded

Put egg, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and cayenne in a small saucepan; whisk until smooth. Mix cornstarch and cream together; whisk into egg mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter. Strain into a bowl and cool. Mix with mayonnaise.

Combine shredded vegetables in a large bowl; pour over dressing. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate several hours. Mix again before serving. Serves 6-8