Slow Cooker Amish Pepper Jack Noodle Bake
Slow Cooker Amish Pepper Jack Noodle Bake is a creamy, cheesy comfort dinner made with uncooked egg noodles right in the slow cooker. Pepper jack cheese adds a gentle kick, while colorful bell peppers brighten every serving.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles uncooked
- 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided; 2 cups for cooking and 1 cup for topping
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup mixed green and red bell peppers finely diced
- butter or nonstick cooking spray for greasing the slow cooker
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with butter or nonstick spray, coating the bottom and lower sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together both cans of condensed cream of chicken soup and the whole milk until smooth.
- Stir the finely diced green and red bell peppers into the soup-and-milk mixture until evenly distributed.
- Add the uncooked wide egg noodles to the prepared slow cooker and spread them evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the creamy pepper mixture over the noodles and gently press the noodles down so they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of the shredded pepper jack cheese evenly over the noodles and sauce, reserving the remaining 1 cup.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until the noodles are tender but not mushy, without lifting the lid during cooking.
- When the noodles are tender and the sauce is thick and creamy, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup pepper jack cheese over the top, cover, and cook on LOW for 15 to 20 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Gently stir from the edges toward the center, pulling some of the extra-cheesy top down into the noodles while leaving plenty of melted cheese on top.
- Turn the slow cooker to WARM and let the noodle bake sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then scoop it out hot.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow containers and do not leave the noodle bake at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Store refrigerated for a few days. Reheat individual servings until steaming hot, adding a small splash of milk if the noodles seem thick or dry. Cover loosely when microwaving to help prevent splattering.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal
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