Cheesy Noodle Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

2 casseroles (12 servings each)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
This rich, cheesy side dish is such an excellent meal extender that I always keep it in mind whenever I feel my menu needs a boost. It's a quick and easy casserole to fix...and is always devoured in a hurry! -Shirley McKee, Varna, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1 pound each) wide egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 5 to 6 cups 2% milk
  • 2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic salt and onion salt until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in noodles.
  2. Transfer to two greased shallow 2-qt. baking dishes. Combine the bread crumbs and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 283 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.