This fantastically simple Traditional Haluski Recipe combines onions, bacon, garlic, and cabbage, all cooked in butter and tossed with egg noodles or dumplings. This delectable taste treat comes together so quickly and easily, making it one of our favorite side dishes.
What is Haluski?
I love Haluski. I mean, really, who doesn’t? This noodles and cabbage dish is commonly referred to as Haluski. Haluski is a Noodles and Cabbage dish of Polish and Slovakian origin, although there is some disagreement from the Ukrainians and Hungarians. No matter where it originated from, it is delicious comfort food. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Now I don’t think that the original version had bacon in it, but you know me well. Savory gives the dish that much more delicious flavor.
How do you make Haluski?
First, boil the egg noodles in a large pot of water according to the package directions and drain well. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and onion to the skillet until the onions are soft and the bacon is almost completely browned. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Then add the cabbage and continue cooking and stirring until the cabbage is tender. Add the cooked egg noodles to the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Season with kosher salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
Recipe notes and tips
- Don’t overcook the noodles because you don’t want them to break apart. Cook them slightly al dente.
- Get your bacon crispy, as crispy bacon tastes better and holds up better in this dish.
- Chop your cabbage into bite-size pieces.
- This dish is best as soon as it is cooked. I have had it sit for a bit, and it still tastes good. But right out of the pan upon completion is phenomenal.
- If you are looking for a heartier meal, then add thinly sliced pieces of kielbasa, chicken, or beef sausage at the same time that you add the onions.
- Use sweet cream butter.
- Season with salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Haluski
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked egg noodles Amish egg noodles are perfect for this
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 6 slices bacon uncooked coarsely chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 -2 pounds green cabbage cut in bite sized pices
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the egg noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions and drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and onion to the skillet until the onions are soft and the bacon is almost completely browned.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds while stirring continuously. Add the cabbage and continue cooking and stirring until the cabbage is tender.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with kosher salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
Notes
- Don't overcook the noodles because you don't want them to break apart. Cook them slightly al dente.
- Get your bacon crispy, as crispy bacon tastes better and holds up better in this dish.
- Chop your cabbage into bite-size pieces.
- This dish is best as soon as it is cooked. I have had it sit for a bit, and it still tastes good. But right out of the pan upon completion is phenomenal.
- If you are looking for a heartier meal, then add thinly sliced pieces of kielbasa, chicken, or beef sausage at the same time that you add the onions.
- Use sweet cream butter.
- Season with salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Louanne Huff
I made this exactly as directed, only doubled the recipe for a potluck dinner. Everyone raved about it and I came home with an empty pan. Yummy!
Beth Pierce
I love hearing that! Thank you, Louanne! Have a wonderful weekend!
Shelby
This super simple dish is so delicious! Love that it’s so affordable too!
Beth Pierce
Me too, Shelby!
Tara
Such a wonderful and comforting recipe! Everything tasted fantastic and I love how easily it all comes together.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tara! So glad that you enjoyed the haluski!
Kechi
This is currently one of my favorite ways to make cabbage. So easy and yet very delicious! YUM!!!
Ashley
Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe! I was absolutely delicious and easy to make. A new favorite recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Ashley!
Naomi
First time making this recipe, I had never even heard of it before. It was SO DELICIOUS! We 4 adults gobbled it up with a side of fresh steamed broccoli. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Naomi!