There are some recipes that hardly look like much on paper, yet they carry a whole kitchen full of memory, and this is one of them. Amish-style buttered noodles have long been a plainspoken comfort food across parts of the Midwest, where good eggs, butter, and a handful of garden onions could turn into supper without any fuss. This slow cooker version keeps that spirit intact, letting just four simple ingredients melt together into tender, buttery noodles with the fresh bite of scallions scattered through every forkful.
These noodles are mighty good alongside roast chicken, ham, pork chops, meatloaf, or a plate of summer tomatoes and cucumbers. They also make a fine addition to a potluck table, since they stay warm in the slow cooker, and if you want a simple country meal, serve them with green beans, applesauce, or a crisp cabbage slaw to balance that rich buttery finish.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Scallion Butter Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces wide egg noodles
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 scallions, thinly sliced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
1. Lightly butter or spray the inside of a slow cooker. Add the egg noodles, butter pieces, sliced scallions, and chicken broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the noodles are tender and most of the broth has been absorbed.
3. Stir well, then let the noodles sit uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes if needed to thicken slightly. Taste and serve warm straight from the cooker.
Variations & Tips
Make it richer: For a fuller, old-fashioned flavor, stir in 1 extra tablespoon of butter just before serving so the noodles stay especially glossy and luxurious.
Use garden onions: If you have fresh onions from the summer garden, use the tender green tops and a bit of the white part for the sweetest flavor. Slice them thin so they soften nicely as the noodles cook.
Watch the liquid: Slow cookers can run a little different from one kitchen to the next. If the noodles seem dry before they turn tender, add a splash more broth; if they look too loose at the end, let them rest uncovered a few minutes.
Turn it into supper: To make this a heartier one-pot meal, fold in chopped cooked chicken or diced ham at the end. It stretches the dish nicely when extra family shows up at the table.