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Toasted Breadcrumbs and Egg Noodles

What is needed:

Large pot wih lid

Medium skillet

Collander

Large spoon

Ingredients:

1 lb. wide egg noodles

1 1/2 stick of butter

1-2 cups plain breadcrumbs

In large pot add water to fill 3/4 of the way. Put large pot over high heat. Put on lid and bring water to a boil. Remove lid and add wide egg noodles. Stir. Bring back up to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until egg noodles are done. Drain in collander.

Place medium skillet over medium high heat and add butter to skillet. Melt butter. When butter is all melted add breadcrumbs until all butter is absorbed. Cook breadcrumbs until lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Add breadcrumbs to large pot. Add cooked and drained egg noodles to breadcrumbs. Stir together to coat egg noodles with breadcrumbs. Serve.

Serving suggestions:

This make a nice side dish with pork chops, meatloaf, or roast.

You can add a 1/2 cup parmesan cheese to noodles and breadcrumbs for a variation.

Leftovers are easily reheated in the microwave.

Helpful hints:

Any noodle can be used with this recipe; elbow, spiral, seashell.

This recipe has a buttery, toasted flavor and is a great comfort food dish.

You can substitute plain breadcrumbs with Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for a nice variation.

Careful when browning the breadcrumbs. Once they begin to brown, or toast, they can burn quickly.