37 Best Egg Noodle Recipes
It's unclear why egg noodles never get the attention they deserve. A short and squiggly type of pasta, egg noodles are typically the first choice of noodle in dishes like stroganoff and chicken noodle soup, but they are also a great choice in casseroles and stews. These noodles cook up fairly quickly and are very versatile. Terrific prepped simply as buttered noodles for picky kids and comfort food seekers, egg noodles do that and so much more—as you'll see with our collection of 47 best egg noodle recipes.
What Are Egg Noodles?
Egg noodles are similar to pasta and can be used in just about any recipe where you'd use a short pasta. They are typically wide and can be flat or twisted and only a few inches in length.
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How Are Egg Noodles Different Than Regular Pasta?
The main difference between egg noodles and regular pasta is that egg noodles typically have twice the amount of egg.
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How to Cook Egg Noodles
You can cook egg noodles just like you would any other pasta—simply boil a pot of water, add salt, toss them in, stir so they don't stick, then let them cook for 10 minutes or until just past al dente.
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What to Serve With Egg Noodles
Best Egg Noodle Recipes
Egg noodles can be used in just about any recipe that calls for pasta. I find the best use of egg noodles to be in Beef, Chicken or Turkey Stroganoff, Hearty Soup Recipes and Creamy Comfort Food Casseroles.
That being said, we are not limiting egg noodles to just those recipes. Take a look through these 37 easy egg noodle dishes to see just how versatile and creative these noods can be!
NYC-based food blogger and private chef Anna Watson Carl shares more than 100 seasonal recipes in her first cookbook, The Yellow Table. "I make a pot of this whenever I feel a cold coming on. In addition to the traditional carrot, celery, and onion, I love adding lots of fresh spinach. If you happen to have homemade chicken stock in your freezer, this is a good time to use it."
Get the recipe: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup With Spinach
These cheesy egg noodles are super simple, and packed with flavor.
Get the recipe: Parmesan Herb Noodles
Filled with egg noodles and ground beef, this crowd-feeding supper is not only delicious, but budget-friendly too!
Get the recipe: Amish Casserole
Egg noodles join forces with cream of chicken soup to create the ultimate cozy carby supper.
Get the recipe: Creamy Vegetable Noodle Casserole
This fabulous egg noodle recipe can feed four for under $10.
Get the recipe: Autumn Pork Stew With Beef
Canned tomatoes, carrots and green beans not only add great flavor to this egg noodle soup, but nourishment to boot.
Get the recipe: Beef And Vegetable Soup
On busy weekdays, your slow cooker can be your best sous chef. Enjoy this delicious Crock Pot chicken 'n' noodles recipe!
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Chicken 'n' Noodles
The robust flavors in this egg noodle dish would never suggest it is so quick and simple. You can use either boneless chicken breast or thighs, depending on if you enjoy white or dark meat—or whatever is on sale at the store!
Get the recipe: Chicken Paprikash
Cajun flavors and creamy sauce mingle into every crevice of egg noodles to add a little kick to your weeknight routine. These noodles can be a great foil to anything you might be grilling this summer, from chicken and beef, to seafood.
Get the recipe: Creamy Cajun Egg Noodles
This sweet egg noodle casserole is great for the Jewish holidays. But if you can keep it on hand and even if you don't celebrate these holidays, this recipe is great for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Noodle Pudding
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Save this cozy pasta dish for the fall.
Get the recipe: Butternut Squash With Egg Noodles And Spinach
This casserole is super easy, perfect for a busy weeknight and something the whole family will love. Serve it with a simple salad and you've got a perfect and complete dinner.
Get the recipe: Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
The beef gets so tender as it slow cooks, and the flavors have time to blend together perfectly. It's best served over any type of noodle from longer linguine to twisted types like egg noodles.
Get the recipe: Beef Paprika
This tuna noodle casserole is a comfort food classic with simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
Get the recipe: Tuna Casserole
Cream cheese is the secret weapon for EXTRA creamy beef stroganoff. Prep it the night before, let it cook in your crock pot all day, then serve the fall-apart tender beef with egg noodles.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
These easy buttered egg noodles take only 15 minutes to make. It’s a quick and simple recipe, and you only need 6 simple ingredients.
Get the recipe: Simple Garlic Buttered Noodles
A quick and easy twist on a classic recipe; replacing garlic, onions and spices with Kraft French Onion Dip.
Get the recipe: Shortcut Turkey Stroganoff
Schinkennudeln is an easy German recipe for ham and noodles. This version, which includes Swiss cheese and is baked in the oven until bubbly.
Get the recipe: Schinkennudeln (German Ham Noodle Casserole)
A hearty noodle soup that will warm you from the inside out.
This noodle kugel is egg noodles that are baked in a sweet custard mixture, then finished off with a cinnamon sugar cornflake topping. It's a classic Jewish side dish that always gets rave reviews!
Get the recipe: Noodle Kugel
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With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can have this meatless noodle dinner on the table in under half an hour.
Get the recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff
You haven't had egg noodles until you've tried this rich, hearty fried cabbage and bacon noodle dish with ham and bacon.
Get the recipe: German Krautfleckerl
This is an easy skillet version of a classic beef stroganoff that comes together in almost no time. You can literally have it done in the time it takes to boil the egg noodles to serve it over.
Get the recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff
No need to buy store bought when you can make this Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Noodle right at home. With a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes time, you can avoid the boxed stuff for good.
Get the recipe: Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Noodles
Haluski is a Polish dish with buttery egg noodles and fried cabbage often served during Lent. This recipe is the perfect way to eat noodles and use up leftover cabbage.
Get the recipe: Haluski
This is the perfect quick and easy meal for your family on busy nights.
Get the recipe: Easy Taco Stroganoff
The tuna noodle casserole crock pot recipe is also a great solution for the warm summer months. No need to heat up your house with baking. Your family can enjoy this creamy casserole from the slow cooker!
Get the recipe: Crockpot Tuna Casserole
A delicious creamy chicken noodle soup made with egg noodles, leftover chicken, and veggies in a tasty broth.
Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This noodle casserole is the ultimate in comfort casseroles, and it's so quick and easy to make! It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal, clocking in at just over 30 minutes between prep and bake time. And, it features only four ingredients. How easy is that?
Get the recipe: Comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole
This one-pot smoked paprika chicken soup is a main course that's quick and easy to make. It's full of flavor from mushrooms, tender rotisserie chicken and, of course, smoked paprika and plenty of egg noodles.
Get the recipe: Chicken Paprika Soup
This creamy cozy casserole is a great opportunity to use leftover or rotisserie chicken and whatever vegetables you want!
Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Using your favorite egg noodles and chopped ham and chicken, this is a great recipe to use up leftovers from holiday meals or to save time, you can also buy these chopped or prep ahead of time.
Get the recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
If you love a good Southern dish ooing and gooing with cheese, you must try this noodle casserole that's iconic in Arkansas.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Tallerine
Tender sweet cabbage, fluffy egg noodles and deliciously browned sausage are tossed with butter, salt & pepper to create a perfectly comforting meal that your whole family will love!
Get the recipe: Cabbage And Noodles
It doesn't get simpler or tastier than the combination of tender beef and silky egg noodles.
Get the recipe: Beef And Noodles
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This chicken and broccoli casserole is a great way to get dinner on the table quickly.
Get the recipe: Chicken Broccoli Noodle Casserole
This pasta riff on the classic comfort food pie is hearty, filling, and just as delicious as the inspiration.
Get the recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
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