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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Ellen
This bacon cabbage noodles recipe was fabulous 🤤! I loved how simple and hearty it was ❤️, perfect comfort food for any night! 😍.
April
This is delicious and easy. It is a really great way to bulk up some cabbage! Thanks for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, April!
Janelle
This turned out sooooo good. Thanks so much!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Janelle!
Tisha D
It’s always fun to try recipes from different areas! We loved it with the polish sausage, great addition
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tisha! We do too!
Tammy
Love this recipe. I love cooked cabbage more so than raw. Love all the spices.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tammy! So happy that you like it!
Karen S
Fantastic dish! I served it with some grilled Polska Kielbasa! The family loved the meal. Thanks for the geat recipe.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Karen!
Laura
This is a really comforting dish. Served with sausage for dinner and everyone was happy! Thank you!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Laura!
Erica
This was so good! The flavors melded together creating a dish that’s so hearty and delicious! I’m sure that I’ll be craving this again and again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Erica! I am so glad that you liked it!
Kristen S
The buttery cabbage with crispy bacon bits is pure comfort food heaven. The egg noodles soaked up all the savory flavors perfectly.
Jessica
I made this to night and it was great and should have used more garlic, but it was still good. Net time I will use Sausage or chicken. Thanks for sharing..
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Jessica!
Kerrigan
I love this dish. It is one of my favorites. I love serving it with grilled kielbasa.
Julie
I had to nod in agreement about the origin of this dish, and disagreement from other nations. (There is confusion about where exactly my father’s ancestors immigrated from. I was once told Poland, and then told Czechoslovakia, then by someone else I was told Slovakia, but in my research our ancestors gave census takers various locations so that makes sense about the confusion. My best guess according to my research is Hungary.) My long story leads to the fact that I am very interested in more recipes from this region! The savory bacon cabbage noodles sounds like something my father would love, so I’m sending this to him.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Julie! I have more Hungarian and Polish recipes on my site. I hope your Dad enjoys the halsuki as much as we do.
Franky V
This was yummy, it has quickly become a family favorite. Try serving it with smoked chicken sausage or polska kielbasa! You will love it.
Michelle
This haluski is delicious! I love almost anything with cabbage – it’s so yummy. Thanks for the great recipe!
Nikita W
Wow! I love how flexible cabbage is! This dish was delicious. It is amazing and a must try for cabbage lovers.
Tameka
Well now I am intrigued. This looks like my surprise meal for next Sunday. Thanks a bunch
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, enjoy!