Description
Michael Symon’s Haluski is a comforting Eastern European dish featuring tender egg noodles combined with sautéed onions and cabbage, then baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe balances buttery richness with savory flavors to create a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium-wide egg noodles
- 1 cup butter
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 cups fresh cabbage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 150 degrees C (300 degrees F) to ensure even baking for the final step of the dish.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are soft but still firm to the bite (al dente). Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Sauté Onions: In a large pan over medium-low heat, melt 1/2 cup of the butter. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and translucent, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. This process brings out their natural sweetness.
- Cook Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pan along with the remaining 1/2 cup of butter. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but not browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Combine Noodles and Vegetables: Transfer the cooked noodles to a baking pan. Pour the cabbage and onion mixture over the noodles. Gently stir everything together to evenly combine the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake until the top of the haluski is golden brown, creating a slightly crispy crust for texture contrast.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the cabbage to maintain a pleasant texture without mushiness.
- Using high-quality butter enhances the richness of the dish.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish alongside meats or sausages.
- For added depth, you can include chopped bacon or smoked sausage if not keeping it vegetarian.
- Leftovers reheat well and make great next-day comfort food.
