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Bridled Noodles

Teresa Ambra
Savory and tasty Amish side dish that's great for holiday dinners. This dish is traditionally served with Turkey Gravy over top as a side for Turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This kid-friendly vintage recipe is also good as a meatless main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish
Servings 8
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large sauce pot
  • 1 8x12" glass baking dish or a two-quart baking dish
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 colander
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 fork
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz. pkgs. wide egg noodles cooked and drained (two 12-ounce packages)
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter to coat the noodles after cooking
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, (1 stick)
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. Salt and pepper or to taste, 1/4 to ½ tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper to start with, more if desired
  • 1 tsp. fresh parsley snipped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat water in large stock pot to boiling.
  • Add noodles and cook according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, mix 1 stick melted butter and Italian bread crumbs in small bowl.
  • Stir mixture with a fork until thoroughly mixed; set aside.
  • Drain noodles in colander and add two tablespoons of butter.
  • Stir butter into noodles well until butter is completely dissolved.
  • Take care not to tear up the noodles while stirring butter into them.
  • Spread about half of the cooked noodles on the bottom of a greased 8x12" glass casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle half of the bread crumb mixture over top.
  • Repeat layers ending with bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake about 15-20 minutes at 350º covered with foil, or until heated through completely.
  • Remove foil and return to oven for about 1-2 minutes or until bread crumbs are lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with additional salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Serve with or without Turkey Gravy, as preferred.

Notes

NOTE: This is traditionally served for thanksgiving dinner with gravy over top, but it can also be served without gravy.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword noodles, pasta, side dish
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