This haluski recipe is a mixture of bacon, onions and cabbage, all tossed together with buttery egg noodles. A simple yet satisfying side dish or main course option that is always a crowd pleaser!
You can never have too many comfort food recipes, whether it’s homemade hamburger helper, slow cooker short ribs, ground beef stroganoff or this classic cabbage and noodles dish.
In my opinion, cabbage is an underrated ingredient. It’s inexpensive, nutritious, flavorful and can be prepared so many different ways. This haluski is the perfect blend of savory cabbage, tender noodles and smoky bacon.
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Haluski Ingredients
To make this recipe, you willneed bacon, cabbage, onions, garlic, noodles, butter, salt, pepper and parsley.
How Do You Make Haluski?
Cook the noodles in salted water according to package directions. Next, fry the bacon in a large pan until it is mostly cooked through, then add the onions and cook for a few more minutes. Stir in the cabbage, salt and pepper, and cook until the cabbage is tender. Add the garlic, then the cooked noodles and butter to the pan and toss everything together. Season with more salt and pepper if desired, then sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
- I like to cut my cabbage into 1 inch pieces, but you can also shred it if you prefer a finer texture.
- Haluski is best when served immediately, as the bacon will soften as the dish cools.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- I use extra wide egg noodles because I find they make for a heartier dish, but really any size egg noodles will work.
- Serve your haluski as a side dish alongside favorites such as broiled salmon fillets, baked chicken thighs or sirloin steak.
Quick Tip
Looking to save on prep time? You can pick up a bag of pre-shredded cabbage at the store to make this dish even faster to prepare!
Recipe FAQs
There are multiple countries that have slightly different versions of haluski, including Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Slovakia.
Haluski consists of cabbage and onions, which are typically pair with noodles, although sometimes you will find dumplings. It also typically contains a pork product such as bacon or smoked sausage.
I typically serve haluski as a side dish and pair it with chicken, pork or fish. You can also serve it as a main course, especially if you add more protein such as smoked sausage to the mix.
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Flavor Variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can also add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
- Protein: Feel free to swap out the bacon for other cured meats such as pancetta, ham or kielbasa sausage. You could also use an untraditional option like ground beef or ground pork for a heartier main course offering.
- Vegetables: You can add more veggies to the dish such as carrots, broccoli or other greens like spinach or kale.
- Flavorings: While not traditional, this recipe is great with a little cheese stirred in at the end.
- Noodles: No egg noodles on hand? Try using a different type of short pasta, or even potato gnocchi.
The great thing about cabbage and noodles is that it’s so easy to make, with minimal ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Kids and adults both adore this classic dinner option!
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Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces egg noodles uncooked
- 8 slices bacon coarsely chopped
- 1 cup onion finely diced
- 4 cups green cabbage cored and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in salted water according to package directions.
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they are translucent.
- Add the cabbage, salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted. You may need to add a bit of water to help the cabbage along.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the noodles and butter and toss everything together until well combined.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- I like to cut my cabbage into 1 inch pieces, but you can also shred it if you prefer a finer texture.
- Haluski is best when served immediately, as the bacon will soften as the dish cools.
- I use extra wide egg noodles because I find they make for a heartier dish, but really any size egg noodles will work.
I’ve made this recipe for years under a different name-kapushstasta -I use a full pound of bacon and if time is an issue I use bagged cabbage salad so it adds in carrot and purple cabbage. Love this for a hearty supper in winter.