Easy Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole

Tammy
Mar 26
3 min read

Updated: Aug 11

"It doesn't get simpler or more delicious than these east cheesy egg noodle casserole! Baked egg noodles in a creamy marinara cheese sauce for an easy dinner!"

This recipe brings together three of my all-time favorite things: 🧀 cheese, 🍝 noodles, and 🍅 sauce — I mean, hello flavor party! 🎉

Every bite of this easy, cheesy egg noodle casserole is a total taste-bud celebration, and let me tell you… it holds a very special place in my heart. 💛 It reminds me of those cozy childhood dinners, and now it's just as loved by the kiddos in my house, too!

If you haven’t tried it yet—get ready, because you're about to discover your new go-to comfort food! 😋

The best part? This dish plays well with everything. Serve it as a side, a main, or even sneak a quick bite as a warm and satisfying snack. There are tons of fancy pasta recipes out there, but honestly? This one is simple, nostalgic, and seriously satisfying. And hey, I’m all about keeping it easy and delicious in the kitchen these days! 🙌💫

Easy Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole

Servings – 6 Prep Time – 10 Minutes

Cook Time – 25 Minutes

Ingredients:

6 cups egg noodles-12oz bag,
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups jarred or leftover homemade sauce of your choice, chunky adds a nice veggie texture
1/2 cup butter
2 cups whole milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper to taste
grated parmesean cheese for garnish, optional

*If you like things a little spicy, add 1/2 teaspoon or to your tastebuds hot sauce, completely optional

Directions:

Pre-heat your oven to 350°. Grease a medium sized casserole dish with butter, you can use a little from the above amount or extra if you choose; set aside.

Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the bag, al dente is about 5 minutes once the water starts to boil. Drain and place in a butter greased medium sized casserole dish.

Using the same pan from your noodles; place the pan back on the stove over medium heat.

Make your roux; add in butter in a sauce pan and heat it until it’s melted, then stir in the flour, stirring constantly.

Add in a very, small amount of milk. Just enough to mix it in and loosen the thickened roux. Keep adding a small amount of milk at a time, constantly stirring, until you have added it all and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Add in the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. If you choose to add the hot sauce, add it now and stir to combine well.

Add in the sauce; mix well until warmed through.

Add in 2 cups of the shredded cheese, stirring to melt it in completely.

Once the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened a little; pour over the noodles in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese evenly over the top.

Bake uncovered in oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Serve as a side dish with a grilled steak, baked pork chops, or chicken breast.

Add in a pound of seasoned, browned and drained ground beef or turkey or precooked shredded chicken for a heartier version. I do suggest adding an additional cup of sauce if you choose to add the ground beef as it will soak up the liquid when baking.

For a veggie version, add in cooked spiniach, or frozen veggie mix,

Nutrition:

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