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Homemade Cafeteria Noodles

Cultural Context

Homemade Cafeteria Noodles evoke nostalgia for many Americans, reminiscent of school lunches that were both comforting and filling. This dish combines simple ingredients into a hearty meal, often served in cafeteria-style settings. Today, variations abound, with some opting for different proteins or vegetables, making it a versatile favorite for families.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups chicken broth
1 large cube chicken bouillon
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 oz egg noodles
1/2 stick butter
1/2 teaspoon parsley

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

1

Turn the heat to high on a large pot.

2

Add 4 cups of chicken broth to the pot and stir to mix.

3

Add 1 large cube of chicken bouillon and break it up as it heats.

4

Stir continuously until the bouillon cube dissolves completely.

5

Add 1 can of cream of chicken soup to the pot and mix well until combined.

6

Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil for about 3 minutes.

7

Remove the lid and stir the mixture again.

8

Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and mix it in.

9

Add 12 oz of egg noodles to the pot and stir to coat them in the broth.

10

Cook the noodles for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11

Cut 1/2 stick of butter into pieces and add it to the pot.

12

Stir until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.

13

Add 1/2 teaspoon of parsley and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Cafeteria Style NoodlesSchool Lunch Noodles

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