This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish sausage noodle pot is the kind of old-fashioned comfort food that disappears fast at potlucks, reunions, and busy weeknight dinners alike. With hearty egg noodles, savory sausage, and a creamy, buttery sauce, it has that simple homemade quality that feels cozy and generous without asking much from the cook. It is especially handy when you want a filling meal that tastes like it has been tended all day, even though the ingredient list stays wonderfully short.
Serve this noodle pot with green beans, buttered peas, a crisp garden salad, or a dish of stewed corn for a balanced family-style meal. Warm dinner rolls or simple sliced bread are also perfect for catching every bit of the creamy sauce, and if you are bringing it to a gathering, a tray of fresh fruit or a light cucumber salad helps round everything out nicely.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Sausage Noodle Pot
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork sausage
12 ounces wide egg noodles
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is fully browned and crumbled. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the browned sausage to the slow cooker, then pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours to let the flavor settle in.
3. Stir in the egg noodles, making sure they are mostly submerged in the broth. Dot the top with the cubed cream cheese, cover, and cook on low for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the noodles are tender and the cream cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
4. Stir everything well once the noodles are tender and the sauce is smooth. Sprinkle in the parsley, give it one last gentle stir, and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: Leave out the parsley or serve it on the side if you have family members who prefer very plain comfort food. The creamy sausage and noodles are still full of flavor without the herbs.
Add a vegetable: Stir in a cup of thawed peas or a handful of chopped spinach at the very end for a little color and an easy way to round out the meal.
Make it richer: For an extra cozy texture, add 2 tablespoons of butter along with the cream cheese. It gives the sauce a silkier finish and a little more old-fashioned flavor.
Watch the noodles: Different brands of egg noodles can soften at different speeds, so start checking early and stir gently to keep them from sticking together. If the mixture gets too thick, add a splash of warm broth before serving.
Potluck tip: This dish travels well in the slow cooker on the warm setting. Give it a good stir before serving at the table or buffet so the creamy sauce stays evenly mixed through the noodles.