Bryndzove Halusky (Slovak Potato Dumplings with Sheep Cheese and Bacon)
Little potato dumplings tossed in tangy sheep cheese and topped with crisp smoked bacon. Slovakia's favourite comfort dish.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 572kcal
- 90.8gcarbs
- 8.9gof which sugars
- 12.9gfat
- 4.5gsaturates
- 23.1gprotein
- 8.4gfibre
- 3.7gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring a large pan of well salted water to the boil. Finely grate the potatoes into a bowl, then stir in the flour, egg and salt to make a thick, sticky batter that holds its shape on a spoon.
- 2
Fry the bacon in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 8 minutes until crisp and the fat has rendered out. Keep warm in the pan.
8 min - 3
Put a portion of batter on a small chopping board. Use a knife to scrape small, short pieces about 2 cm long into the boiling water. A potato ricer, large holed colander or halusky maker also works.
- 4
Cook in two batches. The halusky are done 2 to 3 minutes after they float, when they feel firm but tender. Lift out with a slotted spoon into a warm bowl.
2 min 30 s - 5
Mash the bryndza with the milk and a little of the cooking water until creamy. Fold it through the hot halusky until every piece is coated.
- 6
Spoon into bowls and top with the bacon, its fat and the spring onions. Serve straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
