Hungarian Cabbage & Noodles Recipe
Description:
This Hungarian Cabbage & Noodles dish is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect as a side dish or even a main course for those seeking a comforting meal. It pairs exceptionally well with hearty mains like meatloaf, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 5 | Strips of bacon |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons salt |
| 4 | Cups shredded cabbage |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon sugar |
| 1 | Cup sour cream |
| 6 | Ounces egg noodles (cooked and drained) |
| Paprika for sprinkling |
Instructions:
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Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and drain it on a paper towel. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
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Prepare Cabbage: In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, stir in the sugar and salt until well combined. Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet, stirring until the cabbage is evenly coated with the bacon drippings mixture.
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Cook Cabbage: Cover the skillet and cook the cabbage over medium heat until it becomes tender, which typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the cabbage is tender, combine it with the cooked and drained egg noodles and the crumbled bacon. Transfer this mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish and bake it in a preheated slow oven at 325°F (165°C) for approximately 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through.
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Add Sour Cream: After 45 minutes, uncover the casserole dish and spoon the sour cream evenly over the top of the cabbage and noodle mixture.
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Finish: Sprinkle paprika generously over the sour cream layer, adding a pop of color and flavor. Return the uncovered casserole dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this Hungarian Cabbage & Noodles dish hot, straight from the oven, alongside your favorite meatloaf or as a side to any hearty main course. The creamy sour cream topping and savory bacon accents perfectly complement the tender cabbage and noodles, creating a comforting and satisfying dish that’s sure to please your family and guests alike.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 225.4
- Fat: 13.4g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 37.2mg
- Sodium: 765.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.5g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 6.5g
Enjoy the delightful flavors and comforting warmth of this Hungarian-inspired dish! 🍲
