Tasty Cabbage And Noodles Side Dish: Best Homemade Haluski Recipe (2024)

Polish fried cabbage and noodles (or Haluski) is an amazingly delicious comfort food that can be enjoyed as a side dish or the main course. It perfectly combines tender buttered noodles, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and sauteed cabbage. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it is also budget-friendly.

Pair with kielbasa, pan-seared pork chops, roasted Sasso chicken, or crockpot corned beef. Enjoy!

Haluski is a simple, budget-friendly dish that only takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is ridiculously delicious. There's a reason it is so popular with everyone who has tried it.

It's a comfort food that you won't want to miss. Enjoy it as a side dish or add some extra protein and make it the main course.

Mastering the balance between cabbage and noodles is key

Chef Kowalski, a renowned Polish chef.

🌎 Origin

Haluski, Haluska, or Halusky has many different variations that span across Central and Eastern Europe.

In fact, this fried cabbage and noodles recipe has origins that can be traced back to the Polish, Slovaks, Hungarians, and Ukrainians. However, the exact origin is highly debated and not completely clear.

Each one of these regions has slight differences in how this comfort food is prepared. Some versions use dumplings instead of noodles; some include kielbasa, and some even include cheese.

While this dish is native to Europe, it is also incredibly popular in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can actually find it on many restaurant menus in the area!

🥘 Ingredients

You'll only need 5 ingredients for this quick and easy dish (plus some salt and pepper). Feel free to add some chicken, kielbasa, or pork to make it even heartier.

• Bacon - 6 slices of thick-cut bacon that have been cut into ½-inch pieces. You could also substitute this for 2 ounces of pancetta.
• Onion - 1 large yellow onion, diced.
• Egg Noodles - 6-8 ounces of egg noodles. I used Essenhaus brand Amish egg noodles, which I really recommend!
• Butter - 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Green Cabbage - ½ of a large green cabbage, chopped.
• Salt & Pepper - ½ teaspoon of both salt and pepper.

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🔪 How To Make Polish Haluski

Preparing Haluski is simple: you crisp the bacon, boil the noodles, and then saute the veggies.

You will need a large skillet, a pot for the noodles, some tongs, a cutting board, a knife, and a mixing bowl.

This recipe is for 4 servings, but you can stretch it further by pairing it with some of your favorite meats or more veggies.

1. Cook the bacon. In a large skillet, cook your6 chopped slices of bacon (132 grams)until crispy. Then, remove them from the skillet and place them onto a plate that has been lined with paper towels.
2. Saute. Into the same skillet with the bacon grease, add your1 large yellow onion (150 grams)and cook for about 2 minutes, or until it begins to soften.
3. Boil the noodles. Meanwhile, cook6-8 ounces (170 grams) of egg noodlesaccording to the packaged directions. Once done, drain the water and place the noodles into a large mixing bowl with2 tablespoons (28 grams) of butter.
4. Cook. Once the onion has started to soften, add ½ of a large green cabbage (624 grams - chopped)to the same skillet and cook until tender (about 10 minutes). While cooking, use tongs to move the cabbage around to ensure even cooking—season with½ teaspoon (3 grams) of salt and pepper.
5. Serve. Stir the cabbage mixture and bacon pieces into the noodles until well combined. Serve immediately.

💭 Tips & Notes

• Black Pepper to Taste: While cabbage and noodles are traditionally seasoned with a generous amount of black pepper, start with a smaller quantity and adjust to your preference.
• Cooking Egg Noodles: Follow the package instructions to cook the egg noodles until al dente. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming too soft and breaking apart during mixing.
• Adding Protein: For a more substantial dish, consider adding thinly sliced sausage, kielbasa, or chicken along with the onions for added flavor and heartiness.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

I really recommend enjoying this dish as soon as it is made. However, you can keep any leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat leftovers on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of water.

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• Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage - Sliced red cabbage is cooked alongside apples, onions, and a sweet brown sugar sauce.
• Cabbage Rolls - Pieces of cabbage are rolled around a filling consisting of pork, beef, and veggies.
• Fried Cabbage - This tasty side is the perfect alternative for Haluski if you don't want to add any noodles.
• Sweet And Sour Red Cabbage - A German dish that pairs amazingly with brats or even as a condiment on sandwiches.

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