Pressure cooker cabbage and noodles in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Crockpot Express is great! Add a bit of bacon and it takes it to the next level. If you love a Haluski recipe but want it done faster this is it!

A bowl of egg noodles, infused with pressure cooker cabbage and pieces of cooked bacon. The noodles are golden, and the cabbage is lightly sautéed. This comforting dish is served in a white bowl resting on a light-colored surface.
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I don’t know why but this past year cabbage has been my jam!! My grandmother loved fried cabbage so I made that, then this pressure cooker cabbage and noodles was created. It was amazing. Even my picky husband finished off the pot. Added to our list of easy Instant Pot recipes for you to enjoy. (affiliate links present)

Ninja Foodi Cabbage and Noodles

It’s also on our list of favorite Ninja Foodi recipes. You are going to use the lid that is not attached to make this one under high pressure in no time at all. It works if you have a Crock Pot Express pot too. We added plenty of bacon too but of course if you want a vegetarian version you could skip that.

We love using this green head of vegetable with all the things. It is inexpensive and so versatile well beyond just eating it at St. Patricks Day for sure.

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This is essentially a Haluski recipe, made quick. You may or may not have heard of this name since it didn’t originate in the U.S. but is basically these main two ingredients. Adding meat is optional of course but gives the overall dish great flavors.

Instant Pot Cabbage and Noodles Ingredients

  1. Pressure cooker
    1. if you have an Instant Pot I HIGHLY recommend you get a non stick pot as you see below
  2. Flat wooden spatula
    1. helps you deglaze your pressure cooker after cooking your bacon
  3. Small head of cabbage
  4. Bacon or Kielbasa
  5. Chicken broth – or beef broth or even water
  6. Extra wide egg noodles – style I prefer
  7. Soy sauce
  8. Garlic salt
  9. Chili powder
  10. Black pepper – optional

Here we feature bacon. You could use ground sausage instead, we love spicy Jimmy Dean, like pressure cooker sausage and cabbage.

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You may have heard it called this. Most times it uses slices of kielbasa, cabbage and not always noodles. Like I said, we started by making pressure cooker fried cabbage and that inspired this recipe. I wanted to add noodles to make it a bit heartier and that hit the spot. I made this a few times so everything would be PERFECT before sharing it with all of you.

How to Make Instant Pot Haluski

You must layer ingredients in this way in order for the egg noodles to become perfectly tender. If not, they won’t get enough hot liquid and steam around them to soften up.

Now that we have it perfected it’s a family favorite. Start with sauteeing the bacon with a little olive oil. Then deglaze your pot with a bit of your broth. Turn your pot off at this time so it doesn’t overheat.

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Now chop the end off your head of cabbage. Discard this as well as the very top leaves, those are usually a bit wilted while sitting at the grocery store. (if you have a mulch pile outside throw them in there instead)

Then slice it and cut it into cubes like this. Now it’s time to add your extra wide egg noodles into your pot like you see here. Putting them in with the little bit of broth and bacon grease, then covered with cabbage, will soften and cook noodles perfectly.

    Then your cabbage pieces go on top of that. Sprinkle your soy sauce and all your spices on top of that. You could add pepper to taste if you like. It isn’t my favorite spice but my Grandmother loved it. DO NOT STIR! Then close your lid and you just need 3 minutes on high pressure to be perfect!

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      Once the time is up make sure you IMMEDIATELY  do a quick release. If you wait even 1 more minute the cabbage will become much softer. I don’t like mine anywhere close to super wilted and mushy. 3 minutes is absolutely perfect I tell you.

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      You can print recipe here. Full nutrition information is listed below too. You could skip the soy sauce if you need to decrease the mg sodium in this cabbage recipe.

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      Pressure Cooker Cabbage and Noodles

      By The Typical Mom
      Pressure cooker cabbage and noodles in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Crockpot Express is great! Add a bit of bacon for a great side dish.
      Prep: 10 minutes
      Cook: 3 minutes
      Total: 13 minutes
      Servings: 5
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      Equipment

      • 1 pressure cooker

      Ingredients 

      • 1 head cabbage, end cut off, cubed
      • 4 pcs bacon , diced, or 1 kielbasa sausage sliced
      • 2 tbsp butter, or olive oil
      • 12 oz egg noodles, 2 measuring cups full
      • 2 c chicken broth, vegetable, or even beef
      • 3 tbsp soy sauce
      • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
      • 1/4 tsp chili powder

      Instructions 

      • Set pot to saute and add butter or olive oil and diced bacon and/or kielbasa slices. Cook until bacon is as "done' as you'd like it. Add shredded or cubed cabbage now.
      • Cook until leaves have wilted, about 6-8 minutes. Then pour in broth and egg noodles. Softly submerge noodles as much as possible.
      • Sprinkle your soy sauce and spices on top of your cabbage. Close your pressure cooker lid, and close steam valve.
      • Close your pressure cooker lid, and close steam valve.
      • Set to high pressure, for 3 minutes. Do a quick release immediately once timer ends. Lift lid, stir, turn pot off and serve!

      Nutrition

      Serving: 2oz, Calories: 363kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 1274mg, Potassium: 519mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 392IU, Vitamin C: 66mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 2mg

      Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

      Additional Info

      Course: Entree, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
      Cuisine: American, irish
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      About The Typical Mom

      Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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      3 Comments

      1. I thought that once the microwave came out that nothing could replace it. Boy was I wrong. My son bought me the 8 quart Instant Pot for a Christmas gift and even though it’s just me, I use it every week to make my lunch for the week. I love your recipes because they inspire me to share with others and I don’t have to have the same food each week and save money at the same time. It’s hot outside and I don’t have to heat up my house and smell up my kitchen. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas. I have not tried the sweets yet. Instead of using broth to cook my chicken I use the Kroger brand of onion soup mix. You can’t tell the difference. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

      2. I love that you used a pressure cooker for this dish. My grandma would have loved the shortcut!