Hungarian Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles🇭🇺

Instructions:

Cook the Noodles
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the egg noodles until tender, then drain and set aside. Toss with 1 Tbsp butter to prevent sticking.
Sauté the Onion & Cabbage
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 3–4 Tbsp butter (and oil if using).
- Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until tender and slightly caramelized (about 15–20 minutes). Stir occasionally.
Optional Add-In
- If using bacon or smoked sausage, cook separately until browned and crisp, then stir into the cabbage mixture.
Combine with Noodles
- Add the cooked noodles to the cabbage mixture. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot as a main dish or a hearty side.

✨ Tips:

For a more authentic Hungarian taste, use homemade egg noodles (nokedli/spätzle) instead of store-bought.
Some families love it buttery and mild, while others make it smoky with lots of sausage.

Would you like me to also give you a step-by-step guide to make Haluski with homemade Hungarian nokedli dumplings instead of packaged egg noodles?

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