Americanized Slovak Haluski Recipe

Elevate your taste buds with this Americanized twist on traditional Slovak Halušky! This hearty dish, typically a side, easily becomes a satisfying main course. We've adapted the classic potato dumplings with cheese and bacon, swapping out hard-to-find Czechoslovakian goat/sheep cheese for readily available brick cheese or feta. Get ready for a flavorful journey!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 496.2 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Americanized Slovak Haluski

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How to Make Americanized Slovak Haluski

  1. **Prepare the Dough:** In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  2. **Cook the Bacon:** In a large skillet, cook 6 slices of chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving bacon fat in the skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  3. **Caramelize the Onions:** Add 1 large chopped onion to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Cook over low heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized. Set aside.
  4. **Boil the Halušky:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a spoon or small knife, drop teaspoon-sized pieces of dough into the boiling water. Cook in batches until dumplings float to the surface (about 3-5 minutes per batch).
  5. **Fry the Halušky:** Remove cooked dumplings from boiling water and add them to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
  6. **Layer and Mix:** In a large serving bowl, layer the fried halusky, crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, and crumbled cheese. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used. Gently toss to combine.
  7. **Serve:** Serve immediately. Add optional sliced kielbasa to the side or mix it in. Garnish with fresh chives and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

62g

Carbs

10g

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