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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MELANIE E
This is an awesome recipe with tons of flavor. It is one of my family’s favorites.
Patricia Chamberlain
I absolutely love haluski. It is such an amazing comfort food! My husband’s grandmother used to make it, so it also brings back lots of memories.
Vanessa Palma
This really brought back a lot of great memories. Loved making this!
Beth Pierce
That is awesome, Vanessa!
Julie
Hi Beth, is there a substitute for the cabbage? I would like to try this but I don’t eat cabbage.
Beth Pierce
No, sorry. The cabbage is the main ingredient.
Sandra D
I don’t see why you couldn’t substitute it with broccoli or cauliflower, since they’re in the same family.
Debbie
I absolutely love traditional haluski. Growing up in a Polish family – halushki is a staple. I love finding variations to try for a fun twist on a family favorite.
Kelly Bolen
I am not normally a big cabbage fan, but this recipe really looks delish! And I love trying new things so I will be putting this on my list of things to try! Thank you!
Lynn
Yummy, but really greasy. Next time I’ll try less butter, but definitely a keeper!
Whitney Stewart
I’ve literally NEVER heard of this dish, but it looks fantastic! I’ll have to try it out for dinner sometime! Thank you so much for sharing!
Brian
First time making this recipe. Would definitely alter the directions. Brown the bacon first and remove it from the pan. Then add the butter to the rendered bacon fat to saute the onions. Why? Because adding the butter first just simmers the bacon in the butter, it does not brown and crisp. Finally, do not add the bacon back into the pan until the very end when you add the cooked noodles.
Strawberri
Growing up in a Polish house my grandfather made this & it was the best. Your suggestion is great. I’ll try that the next time I make the cabbage & noodles. Thanks!
Fransic verso
What yummy noodles and something we can try. My partner and I love to cook noodles and try new ways to do them.
Julie
My mom loves cabbage so I’m sending this recipe to her. I know she’ll love it.