This oven baked Amish pub cheese noodles casserole is the kind of simple, cozy supper that saves the day when you need a filling family meal with very little fuss. Using just a handful of pantry and refrigerator staples, you layer uncooked wide egg noodles with creamy pub cheese spread and a few other ingredients right in the baking dish, letting the oven do the work. It has that old-fashioned comfort food feel that fits right in with Amish-style home cooking: practical, hearty, and made to feed hungry people well.
Serve this rich noodle bake with a crisp green salad, steamed green beans, or buttery peas to balance the creamy sauce. A side of applesauce or sliced fresh tomatoes also works nicely if you want a simple, homestyle plate, and warm dinner rolls are always welcome for scooping up every bit of the cheesy sauce.
Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Amish Pub Cheese Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces wide egg noodles, uncooked
16 ounces store-bought pub cheese spread
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2. Spread the uncooked wide egg noodles evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
3. Spoon the pub cheese spread over the noodles in small dollops, then gently spread it around as evenly as you can.
4. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top, then scatter the butter pieces across the dish.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
6. Remove the foil, stir gently to help distribute the melting cheese sauce, then return the dish to the oven uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the top is lightly golden.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken slightly.
Variations & Tips
Add a protein: For a heartier casserole, stir in 2 cups of chopped cooked ham or shredded rotisserie chicken during the uncovered bake. This turns it into an even more filling main dish for busy weeknights.
Make it milder for picky eaters: If your pub cheese spread has a stronger flavor, mix it with a few spoonfuls of softened cream cheese before adding it to the noodles. That smooths out the tang and makes the finished casserole a little gentler for kids.
Use vegetable broth if needed: Vegetable broth works well in place of chicken broth if that is what you have on hand. The casserole will still bake up creamy and comforting.
Watch the liquid level: Different brands of noodles can absorb broth a little differently, so if the casserole looks dry before the noodles are tender, add a splash more warm broth and continue baking until soft.
Add a browned top: For a little extra color and flavor, you can place the dish under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end. Just keep a close eye on it so the creamy top does not overbrown.