Cafeteria Noodles Will Make You Nostalgic For School Days
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Cafeteria Noodles Will Make You Nostalgic For School Days

Cafeteria noodles are the easy, nostalgic side dish your dinners are missing. After egg noodles are cooked in broth, cream of chicken soup and butter add richness to the noodles.

Ingredients

  • chicken broth
    4 c
  • chicken bouillon

    such as better than bouillon

    2 tsp.
  • freshly ground black pepper
    ½ tsp.
  • uncooked wide egg noodles
    8 oz.
  • cream of chicken soup
    1
  • salted butter

    cut into pieces

    ¼ c
  • chopped tender herbs

    such as parsley, chives, or dill

    2 tbsp.

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Bring chicken broth, bouillon, and pepper to a boil in a large saucepan over high.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add noodles, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in condensed soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes longer until liquid is mostly absorbed but noodles are still saucy.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in butter and herbs until butter has melted. Serve immediately.

    Step 4
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About this Recipe

Recreate the comforting cafeteria noodles from your school days with this easy recipe. Wide egg noodles cooked in rich chicken broth, then tossed with cream of chicken soup and butter create that nostalgic creamy texture you remember. This simple side dish pairs perfectly with meatloaf, fried chicken, or any comfort food main. Ready in minutes, it's the ultimate throwback recipe for those craving childhood flavors.

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