Slovak potato dumplings with sheep cheese

  • Total time - 45 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Country: Slovakia
Potato dumplings with sheep cheese

Potato dumplings with sheep cheese is considered Slovakia’s national dish and a true staple of Slovak cuisine. It’s made from small potato dumplings called 'halušky' combined with a creamy, tangy sheep cheese known as 'bryndza'.

The dish is often topped with fried bacon and its rendered fat, giving it a delicious savory finish. Though simple, it is deeply rooted in Slovak tradition and is a beloved comfort food across the country.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 600 g potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Topping

  • 250 g bryndza (soft sheep cheese)
  • 150 g bacon, diced

Instructions

Preparation

Peel and finely grate the potatoes. Combine them with flour and salt to form a thick, slightly sticky batter.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Use a halušky strainer or colander with large holes to drop pieces of dough into the water.

Cook the halušky until they float to the top, then let them cook for another minute. Drain well.

In a separate pan, fry the diced bacon until crispy. Set aside and keep the fat.

Mix the hot halušky with bryndza cheese until well combined and creamy.

Serve topped with crispy bacon and a spoonful of bacon fat drizzled over the top.