TikTok Cafeteria Noodles Recipe
These saucy cafeteria noodles are the latest viral TikTok recipe to be taking the internet by storm- and for good reason. Basically fancy buttered noodles, they're absolutely delicious and make a perfect quick and easy 20 minute meal. This Southern delicacy can be served for a one pot lunch or dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 522kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag elbow noodles
- 6 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp better than bouillon chicken base
- 2 10.5 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 stick butter softened
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add four cups of chicken broth & the bouillon to a large pot set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the noodles and the remaining broth, and give a stir pushing down the noodles so they're mostly submerged- but not all.
- Add both cans of condensed soup, stirring in to evenly incorporate.
- Bring the broth back to a boil, and let it boil for 2 whole minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, add the stick of butter, stir, and then cover.
- Let the noodles sit and 'steep' in the hot liquid for 15-20 minutes, stirring 2-3 times, until they're cooked through and have soaked up most of the liquid.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper, to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- While our recipe calls for 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, you can use only 1 can. The taste will be the same, just less saucy. Similarly, you could substitute a large family sized can of condensed soup for creamier tiktok noodles.
- Want the same results but different flavor? Substitute cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, or even condensed cheddar cheese soup for the cream of chicken- or mix & match!
- For a really flavorful meal, stir in an envelop of Lipton onion soup mix before serving.
- Add some steamed veggies- this is especially good if you decide to use a mixture of cream of chicken and condensed cheddar or all condensed cheddar and stir in steamed broccoli florets.
- Add a protein! Cooked ground beef, ground sausage, and ground turkey all taste great. So does chopped rotisserie chicken!
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1966mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg