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.
Key Ingredients
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
- 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
- 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.
Nutrition
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Melanie Erickson
Great combination! I served it with some pan fried Polish sausage and it was a hit. My family thanks you!
Beth Pierce
You tell them they are most welcome!
Richmond
I love love this dish. It is quite delish!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Richmond! I am glad that you like it!
Dawn McAlexander
I made some cabbage soup the other day and I have really been wanting something else with cabbage. I think I’ll try this. Yum!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Dawn! Enjoy!
Kimberley Asante
Your savory bacon cabbage noodles recipe was absolutely delicious! I love this the combination of simple ingredients to create a flavorful and comforting meal.
Isabellita Pabalan
Absolutely love how the flavors dance together in this comforting haluski dish. Perfect every time!
Krystle
Oh man does this bring back positive memories of growing up. Tastes just like I remember
Cathy K
Wow, haluski is a delicious comfort food dish! The combination of cabbage and noodles is such a hearty and flavorful meal. Eeveryone thoroughly enjoyed it!
Claudia
This is absolutely amazing. I had never heard of this recipe until I came across it on your site, but I made it immediately. It is fantastic! I love the bacon with the cabbage.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Claudia! We love it too!
Karen Morse
What really grabbed my attention was how this dish roots itself in Polish and Slovakian tradition, but there’s that yummy twist with the bacon that I’m sure takes it to the next level of OMG. I love the suggestion to crisp up the bacon for better texture and flavor – crispy bacon is a game-changer in my book, too.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karen! Enjoy!
Mary
Love this recipe! I also make stuffed cabbage. Family loves both.
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!