Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon

This recipe isn't low fat-that's why it's so good. The flavors really develop if made a couple of hours before serving. To complete the meal just add a salad and toasted unbuttered rye bread slices. For a really hearty dinner, serve with baked smoked kielbasa.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  shredded cabbage (any coleslaw mix)
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 -2  slice bacon, diced
• 12  ounces  wide egg noodles, cooked
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme or 1  teaspoon dill weed

• For garnish

•  sour cream or  yogurt

Directions

1. Melt butter in deep pan.
2. Add the bag of shredded cabbage.
3. Cook down until cabbage is nicely browned, at least an hour.
4. Stir occasionally at first, then frequently as the cabbage starts to brown.
5. Mix-in salt (to taste) and pepper.
6. Push the cabbage over to one side of the pan.
7. Add the bacon to the cleared area and fry until very crispy, or fry in a separate pan.
8. When bacon is done, combine all contents of pan together.
9. Gently mix-in the cooked egg noodles and dried spice, and warm on low heat.
10. Taste to adjust seasonings.
11. If desired, garnish with sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of thyme.