Haluski with Smoked Bacon and Sauerkraut
Hearty egg noodles simmered with smoky bacon, tangy sauerkraut, and caraway seeds for a classic Polish side dish. This Polish-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs egg noodles, smoked bacon, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 oz smoked bacon
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 8 oz wide egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, cook 4 oz diced smoked bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add 1 small onion (finely chopped) and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup drained and rinsed sauerkraut, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauerkraut is tender.
- Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Serve with 1/4 cup sour cream.
