Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles) is a Polish dish with buttery egg noodles and fried cabbage often served during Lent and is the perfect recipe to use up leftover cabbage. Very popular in Pittsburgh!
When I lived in south central PA back in 2014, nobody knew what it was. It kills me because it’s one of the easiest meals you can throw together.
Haluski is a cabbage and noodles recipe I’ve eaten at least once a month growing up. You always find it as a side to fish fries during Lent.
I made a big batch of it and brought it to lunch so I could educate my coworkers. They all asked for the haluski recipe, so it’s probably safe to say it was a huge success.
Fast forward to today, I make cabbage and noodles at least 1-2 times a month when cabbage is in season, which is usually late fall until early spring.
This recipe for haluski is the easiest dinner you can make with only 4 ingredients. Saute your cabbage and onion in butter while the noodles are cooking. Before you know it, dinner is ready.
Haluski is egg noodles tossed with sauteed cabbage, onions, and butter. It’s one of those dishes I request from my mom when I visit for dinner.
I also order it when I go to fish fries for Lent. If they don’t serve haluski, I won’t eat there.
Ironically, nobody in my family is Polish. I guess it’s just something Pittsburghers eat all the time regardless of ethnicity.
Your leftover haluski will last 3-4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat either in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat. If you use the stove, make sure to babysit it well and stir often to prevent any burning.
What To Serve With Haluski
I eat noodles and cabbage as a main dish, but others make it as a side. Here are some recipes for serving haluski:
- Baked Fish and Chips – Make your own Lenten dinner at home!
- Pierogi Nachos – Pierogies and Haluski go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly.
- Green Onion Salad – Cabbage and noodles is a heavy dish, so add a vegetable side to lighten it up.
How To Make Haluski
It’s very easy to make haluski, making it a great recipe for beginner cooks. To start your cabbage and noodles:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a big handful of salt then your egg noodles. Cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Melt your butter in a Dutch oven or large 12 inch skillet. I like to use a Dutch oven because it gives you more room to stir.
- Once melted, sauté your cabbage and onion until caramelized and soft. I start this when I add the noodles to the boiling water. By the time I drain the noodles, the cabbage is done.
- Add your noodles to your cabbage mixture and stir together. Add more butter if needed then season with black pepper.
My mom has a habit of putting lots of black pepper on top of things. Normally I’m good without it, but no matter how hard I try I can’t eat haluski without black pepper.
How to Make Haluski
FAQ
How long is Haluski good for?
Can you eat cooked cabbage after 5 days?
How long can stuffed cabbage stay in the fridge?
How long is cabbage and noodles good for in the fridge?
How long does haluski last?
Because of the fried cabbage, haluski will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Store in a tightly covered container to keep the cabbage fresh, and to prevent odors from seeping into other foods in the fridge. Can you freeze haluski?
Can haluski be refrigerated?
Your leftover haluski will last 3-4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat either in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat. If you use the stove, make sure to babysit it well and stir often to prevent any burning. I think that this recipe, because of the noodles and cabbage, is best without being frozen.
How do you make haluski?
It’s very easy to make haluski, making it a great recipe for beginner cooks. To start your cabbage and noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a big handful of salt then your egg noodles. Cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Melt your butter in a Dutch oven or large 12 inch skillet.
Can haluski be eaten alone?
Honestly, haluski can be a meal on its own, especially if you add some sort of protein to it. But haluski also makes a great side dish for breaded pork chops, any kind of sausage or kielbasa, baked ham or fried chicken. How do you store haluski? Because of the fried cabbage, haluski will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.