Description
Cafeteria Noodles are a comforting, cheesy dish made with egg noodles topped with a creamy cheese sauce that is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 0.125 cup unsalted butter
- 0.125 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup whole milk
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
- If using any optional add-ins (like bacon, ham, or veggies), stir them in at this stage.
- Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness!
Notes
You can customize Cafeteria Noodles with optional add-ins like bacon bits, diced ham, or vegetables such as broccoli or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Cafeteria Noodles, Cheese Sauce, Egg Noodles