Bryndzové Halušky

Bryndzové Halušky is Slovakia’s national dish. It consists of potato dumplings served with bryndza (a type of sheep cheese) and bacon.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup bryndza cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes, then mix with flour, egg, and salt to form a dough.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Using a halušky maker or a colander, push the dough through holes into the boiling water.
  3. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface, then drain.
  4. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside.
  5. Mix the dumplings with bryndza cheese and top with bacon and a dollop of sour cream.