Bryndzové Halušky
Bryndzové Halušky is a traditional Slovak dish consisting of small potato dumplings (halušky) mixed with a creamy, tangy sheep cheese (bryndza) and often topped with crispy bacon bits. It is considered the national dish of Slovakia, celebrated for its hearty and comforting nature.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potato dumplings and provides a significant amount of protein and fat from the sheep cheese and bacon. A typical serving offers a good source of calcium and phosphorus, with a calorie range of approximately 500-600 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Selenium | 15 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
Per 1 plate (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Bryndzové Halušky is unique because its primary cheese, bryndza, is a protected geographical indication product in the EU, made specifically from Slovak sheep's milk. Nutritionally, the sheep cheese provides a different protein and fat profile compared to cow's milk cheeses, often being easier to digest for some individuals.
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