Dive into a blissful dinner with this Creamy Cheddar Egg Noodles Bake! Al dente egg noodles, smothered in a sharp cheddar sauce and baked to perfection, your family will adore you for this comforting meal.
Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Grease a medium-sized casserole dish and set aside.
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Cook the egg noodles in boiling water until they reach al dente stage. Drain them well and distribute evenly in your prepared casserole dish.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour until a smooth paste forms. This is your roux.
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Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking continuously after each addition, until all the milk is incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
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Add 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese to the milk mixture. Stir frequently until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce has thickened.
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Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper, stirring well to blend.
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Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the noodles in the casserole, ensuring they are fully coated.
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Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
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Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After this time, uncover the casserole and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese topping has melted and become lightly golden.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Creamy Charedar Egg Noodles Bake!