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 dish comes together quickly and easily, making it one of our favorite side dishes.
This is comfort food at its best and is always a huge hit with family and friends. If you like this recipe, try kielbasa and sauerkraut, colcannon, and cabbage and sausage.
What is Haluski?
This cabbage and noodles dish is commonly referred to as Haluski. Haluski is of Polish and Slovakian origin, although there is some disagreement among 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. I don’t think the original version had bacon, but you know me well. Bacon gives the dish a much more delicious flavor.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See below for the complete list of ingredients and quantities
- Egg noodles: I like the Amish egg noodles, which are a little more like dumplings, but you can use any egg noodles.
- Bacon: Although not traditional, I love adding crispy, cooked, thick bacon pieces to this dish. You won’t regret it.
- Cabbage: Regular green cabbage is traditional and best.
How to 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.
Preparations Tips
- Get your bacon crispy, as crispy bacon tastes better and holds up better in this dish.
- If you want a heartier meal, add thinly sliced pieces of kielbasa, chicken, or beef sausage while adding the onions.
- Season with salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve Polish sausage or any smoked sausage. It is also delicious with pan-fried pork chops and ham steak. I also love to serve it with stuffed cabbage, beef stroganoff, and Swedish meatballs.
More Cabbage Recipes
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
- 1½ -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
- Get your bacon crispy, as crispy bacon tastes better and holds up better in this dish.
- Season with salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Ivan Carlo Jose
It was my first time making Haluski and I must say that it was really delicious. I’ll will definitely cook this again.
Rose Ann Sales
This was so tasty! My family really enjoyed this and I will make it again. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Richelle Milar
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was absolutely delicious We loved it!
briannemanzb
I loved it. You just need a few staple ingredients to make this comforting dish again! The whole family loved it!
Bryan
I had something similar to this once and I did like what I tried. Can this be made without the bacon? Or would it not taste right?
Beth Pierce
It is still delicious without the bacon.
Jenny
Hello! Can you use salted butter, I dont have unsalted butter.. just didn’t know if that makes a difference?
Beth Pierce
Yes you sure can.
heidi strom
where can you find Amish noodles. What other noodles would work just as good. I thought even spaetzel would work. Thankyou for this lovely receipt
Beth Pierce
I buy them at the local grocery store. Egg noodles work well and spaetzel would be delicious.
Mike
Mrs. Weiss’ Kluski Enriched Egg Noodles are what I use. They are perfect.
Patricia
Oh! Pure comfort food! My friend’s mom makes something similar (she’s Croatian). This dish is part of a hearty and tasty meal, for sure! Love its simplicity.
Tayler Ross
We had this haluski for dinner last night and it was amazing! Full of flavor and my whole family loved it. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Tayler. So glad that you like the recipe.
Natalie
I never made noodles and cabbage combination before and I must say it’s perfect! Thanks for this recipe, Beth!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Natalie! So happy that you like it.