Cafeteria Noodles
Cafeteria Noodles have become a TikTok sensation. While there are many variations in circulation, I’ve opted for simple ingredients consisting of egg noodles, a creamy sauce, black pepper, and a sprinkling of chopped parsley!
Enjoy a comforting bowl of these Cafeteria Noodles alongside a green salad or crusty bread.
Recipe Notes:
- It’s important to be mindful of the saltiness of the ingredients. Many of these recipes call for a full tablespoon of chicken bouillon granules or paste in addition to chicken stock. However, if the chicken stock or broth you’re using is already salty, the additional bouillon could make the dish too salty. To avoid this, you can adjust the amount of bouillon used based on the saltiness of your broth/stock. Additionally, if you’re using salted butter, you may want to use less bouillon. In my experience, 1 teaspoon of bouillon is a good amount to use.
- I also recommend using a Dutch Oven when making these recipes. While it may take longer to heat up and bring the broth to a boil, it retains heat well once removed from the heat, which allows the noodles to cook through and absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Overall, this is a very simple and easy-to-prepare meal. Add ingredients like peas, diced rotisserie chicken, broccoli, and spinach to make it a one-pot meal.
- When reheating leftovers, add some broth or water to loosen the noodles, which would have absorbed sauce in storage.
TikTok cafeteria noodles are a popular dish that is often made with instant ramen noodles or egg noodles and various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, eggs, and herbs.
These noodles are often made in a skillet and are known for their simple, comforting, and satisfying flavor. The recipe for the dish has become popular on the social media platform TikTok, where users have shared their own variations of the dish, and it’s been trending among the users.
Add sliced smoked sausage, chopped ham, or shredded chicken for a meaty flavor and texture. You could also add chopped broccoli, bell peppers, corn, mushrooms, or spinach.
The dish is called “cafeteria noodles” because it is reminiscent of the type of dish served in a school cafeteria, quick, cheap, and easy to make. It’s a popular dish among students and people looking for a quick and easy meal.
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Cafeteria Noodles
- Bring chicken broth and bouillon to a boil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or pot.
- Add egg noodles and return the liquid to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and, again, return the mixture a boil, simmering 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter. Cover the pot with a lid and remove from heat.
- Leave the noodles to sit for 20 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the noodles are soft and creamy.
- Garnish with black pepper and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon bouillon granules or bouillon paste* – see notes
- 12 oz. bag of wide egg noodles
- 21 oz. cans cream of chicken soup 2 (10.5 oz) cans
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth and bouillon to a boil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or pot.
- Add egg noodles and return the liquid to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and, again, return the mixture a boil, simmering 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter. Cover the pot with a lid and remove from heat.
- Leave the noodles to sit for 20 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the noodles are soft and creamy.
- Garnish with black pepper and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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What happens with the cream of chicken soup?
In step 2, you stir it in with the broth