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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 head of cabbage - I've used a half head each of regular and red cabbage
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 6 ounces of sliced sharp cheddar but I would also use a white cheddar or Swiss cheese for this too
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 401g | |
| Calories 1111 | |
| Calories from Fat 922 | 83% |
| Total Fat 102.27g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat 34.0g | 136% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium 1910mg | 80% |
| Potassium 687mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 17.4g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 11.61g | 8% |
| Protein 27.7g | 44% |
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