Hungarian Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles Recipe)
Hungarian Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles Recipe)- A traditional Polish and Hungarian dish made of sautéed Cabbage with Noodles with Bacon. Haluski (also called Kaposztas Kocka) is just the kind of comfort food I crave around the holidays.
Why We Love This Traditional Haluski Recipe
The holiday season is often a time we want to celebrate heritage and family traditions. This proves to be a little difficult for me, because I’m most certainly a mutt.
As far as I know, I’m a loose cocktail of Native American, English, French and who knows what else. So no distinct cultural traditions stand out.
Growing up in my house, we made up our own traditions around the holidays, instead of relying on those that came before us. I guess that is the American way…
However Lt. Dan has a strong Hungarian heritage, and I love to hear the stories his grandmother tells of their old country customs and special holiday dishes.
Being married to a Hungarian, I’ve casually adopted Hungarian as my cultural tie of choice, so many of the holiday dishes we make stem from Lt. Dan’s great-grandmother’s recipes.
What is Hungarian Haluski?
In years past we’ve made Hungarian Chicken Paprikas on Christmas Eve as our cozy meal to ring in the Christmas spirit.
Yet another Hungarian dish I’m very fond of, Haluski, is much simpler to make and oh so comforting. This traditional cabbage and noodle dish (also called Kaposztas Kocka) is so easy to prepare, takes no time at all, and requires just 5 ingredients… 6 if you want to garnish it.
With only egg noodles, cabbage, onions, garlic, and bacon you’ve got Haluski Cabbage and Noodles, a traditional Hungarian peasant dish, that is fit for a king.
It should be noted, although I think of this as a Hungarian recipe, because of who shared it with me, Cabbage and Noodles is a VERY popular dish in Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and most of Eastern Europe. The are many variations with various names as well.
Best Haluski Recipe
Haluski Cabbage and Noodles is a simple main dish you can serve on its own this holiday season, or as a hearty side dish to a meaty main course. This no-frills Haluski Cabbage and Noodles is richly bathed in bacon grease, so it is the perfect companion to a roasted bird, braised pork, or even a thick juicy steak.
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The DeLallo family of DeLallo Foods!
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What Ingredients You Will Need
This haluski and fried cabbage recipe takes just a few ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Thick Cut Bacon – chopped
- Sliced Green Cabbage – only need about half a cabbage
- Medium Onion – sliced
- Minced Garlic Cloves
- Package DeLallo Egg Noodles – I used Pappardelle
- Chopped Parsley for Garnish
How To Make Hungarian Haluski
Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water for later use.
Meanwhile, cut the cabbage and onion into quarters. Sliced into strips. Remove the thickest white sections of the cabbage and keep the thinner white and green layers.
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and saute until crisp. Then add the cabbage and onions.
Saute for 5 minutes, then salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the garlic and saute for another 5 minutes.
Once the cabbage is tender, toss the pasta in the skillet. Stir to mix and add a little of the reserved pasta water to help blend the flavors.
Taste for salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve warm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is haluski?
Haluski is a Hungarian dish that is made of thick, dumpling like noodles made with fried cabbage for a hearty and comforting dish!
How Long Will Leftovers Last In The Fridge?
This cabbage mixture can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
Can I Store Leftovers In The Freezer?
If you store it properly, you can freeze this recipe for 2 to 3 months. If possible, suction the air out of the container to prevent freezer burn inside the airtight container.
Can I Add Other Meats?
Of course, you can! Chicken, Kielbasa Sausage, Beef, or even meaty dumplings would all be great additions to this recipe.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by DeLallo Foods. All opinions are my own.
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Hungarian Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles Recipe)
Ingredients
- 5 ounces thick cut bacon chopped
- 5 cups sliced green cabbage about half a cabbage
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8.8 ounces package DeLallo Egg Noodles I used Pappardelle
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Meanwhile, cut the cabbage and onion in quarters. Sliced into strips. Remove the thickest white sections of the cabbage and keep the thinner white and green layers. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and saute until crisp. Then add the cabbage and onions. Saute for 5 minutes, then salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the garlic and saute another 5 minutes.
- Once the cabbage is tender, toss the pasta in the skillet. Stir to mix and add a little of the reserved pasta water to help blend the flavors. Taste for salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by DeLallo Foods. All opinions are my own.
great recipe! the ultimate Midwest US mutt addition to this is about two cups of cottage cheese and melt it in. *chefs kiss* we called it polish slop growing up, and it definitely got me engaged faster than “marry me chicken”
Delicious. It tasted exactly how I hoped it would. I served it with sliced kielbasa. Will definitely be making it again.
Just found this recipe it is exactly the way I had it with my Czechoslovakian, grandmother and Hungarian grandfather years ago! Delicious
My mom was Hungarian and when she made Haluski ( she said in English it’s Cabbage noodle mix) my heart sang! She added little boiled red potatoes too and also used Kluski noodles. I made it a few times after getting married although my mom didn’t give my the recipe I improvised by my memory. I use a whole pound of bacon (fried crisp) boiled Kluski noodles, boiled little potatoes as well as the cabbage which I fry in bacon grease. I put the noodles, potatoes, and crumbled bacon (mix gently) then dump the whole pan of cabbage-grease and all over the noodles and potatoes. Mix up so all is incorporated. Not a healthy meal but yum!!
Hello there!
I can only tell you that my Mom’s family came from Poland and sadly, I never got to meet them . My mom was a working woman and rarely made Polish dishes and never made Haluski but I found a recipe a few years ago and just love this! I use the Penn. Dutch wide noodles but you can use Pappardalle as well. I add some paprika and tiny bit of oregano. Great comfort food! I know the Eastern Europeans all have similar versions. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.
This recipe was wonderful.I did slice up some smoked sausage and browned it first.I added about a half a cup of the liquid at the end and simmered it all together.
Love this! I was just reading all the comments about favorite Holiday foods. They all sound so good, I want the recipes.
My Great Granny, Granny, Mom, Me, and now my Son’s have been enjoying this for over a hundred years. Everybody in our neighborhood thought we ate it because we weren’t all that well to do in the old days. We ate it because it was delicious…and we never told them any different lol. Being poor, and eating poorly are two entirely different things. I make this at least once a month, more when I have the grandchildren, as they love it. I have updated my own recipe from this basic and delicious recipe, I add a pound of Polska Kielbasa , sliced and fried, and a good heaping tsp of ham base with the a cup of the reserved pasta water, then a tsp of Svaneti Salt and pepper to taste. My Granny, before she passed sait it reminded her of Georgia on former USSR. THANKS for posting❣️
This is the recipe I’ve used my whole life as shown by my mother. There are many variables but rendering the bacon first to us makes this recipe the BEST! The only adjustment i made is once the bacon is crispy, set aside uncovered to remain that way! Try it once that way, you won’t be disappointed.
I am 82 years old & have loved Haluski since my grandmother from (then) Czechoslovakia made it when I was very young. Then my mom made it for us kids, & then I made it for my kids, & now my sons make it in their own homes! None of us use bacon. We use butter….mmmsooo good!😋
Every Christmas Eve, my family insists on Szekely Gulyas. This evening I am making haluski :)