Slow Cooker Amish Butter Noodles

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1: Layer the Ingredients Place your uncooked egg noodles directly into the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top. Add the chicken bouillon paste, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a generous crack of black pepper.

• Step 2: Add the Butter Scatter the pats of butter evenly across the top of the noodle and broth mixture. Do not stir just yet—let the butter sit on top so it melts down through the noodles as the crockpot heats up.

• Step 3: Slow Cook to Perfection Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 2 to 2.5 hours (or HIGH for about 1 to 1.5 hours). Because slow cookers can vary in temperature, start checking the noodles around the 1-hour mark on high or the 2-hour mark on low.

• Step 4: The Final Stir About 15 minutes before serving, remove the lid and give the noodles a thorough, gentle stir. You’ll notice that most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a rich, glossy, buttery sauce. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. Cover and let it sit for the final 15 minutes to let the sauce thicken up completely.

The Ultimate Serving Suggestion: In traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fashion, these rich, buttery noodles are frequently served right on top of a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes or alongside a hearty ladle of beef pot roast. However you choose to serve them, they are guaranteed to steal the show