Creamy Cafeteria Noodles Recipe: Easy Comfort Food Upgrade
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy cafeteria noodles that brings comfort food to a new level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked chicken or vegetables.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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