Name: Zucchini halušky with bryndza and bacon: a delicious summer recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800 g zucchini (peeled, seeds removed); 250 g semi-coarse flour; ½ teaspoon salt (plus for salting the water); 1 egg; 400 g bryndza; 200 g sour cream; 150–200 g bacon (diced)

Zucchini halušky with bryndza and bacon: a delicious summer recipe

Zucchini halušky with bryndza and bacon: a delicious summer recipe

Easy to prepare
4 serving
30 minutes
Jan, 19. 12. 2025

Try the original zucchini halušky with bryndza and crispy bacon. Complete ingredients, detailed instructions, total preparation time and number of servings.

Zucchini halušky with bryndza and bacon are a light yet hearty dish ideal for a seasonal summer lunch or dinner. The combination of delicate zucchini, creamy bryndza and juicy bacon brings delicious contrasts of sweet and salty flavors. You can make the recipe in a matter of a few dozen minutes – from preparation to serving.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

800 g zucchini (peeled, seeds removed)
250 g semi-coarse flour
½ teaspoon salt (plus for salting the water)
1 egg
400 g bryndza
200 g sour cream
150–200 g bacon (diced)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the zucchini dough: Clean the zucchini, remove the seeds and grate finely (or briefly blend). In a bowl, mix the grated zucchini with the semi-coarse flour, the egg and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until you get a looser "batter" that holds its shape but is not stiff. To be sure, cook one small haluška – if it doesn't fall apart and is well salted, you have the right consistency.
Cooking the halušky: Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Using a spoon or a special halušky strainer, drop the dough into the boiling water. Once the halušky float to the surface, cook them for about 1 more minute. Remove them with a slotted spoon or sieve and place into a larger bowl.
Preparing the bacon: Cut the bacon into small cubes and fry them in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Once golden, let the bacon drain on a paper towel.
Finishing the dish: Add the bryndza and sour cream to the halušky, stir until smooth and creamy. Finally, stir in the crispy bacon, or sprinkle it on top as a crunchy garnish.

Total preparation time

Preparing ingredients and dough: 10 min
Cooking the halušky: 10 min
Frying the bacon and seasoning: 10 min
Total: approx. 30 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings (as a main course)

Conclusion

Zucchini halušky with bryndza and bacon are a great alternative to traditional potato halušky. The light zucchini batter refreshes the flavor and pairs wonderfully with rich bryndza and crispy bacon. Serve warm, ideally with a fresh herb salad, and enjoy the simple yet rich tastes of summer.