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11) Buttered Noodles with Crispy Bacon Crumbles

Bacon is the one add-in that requires exactly zero convincing. Every kid who asked for plain buttered noodles has never once complained about bacon ending up in the bowl. Cook it until it's genuinely crispy so it crumbles easily and adds a salty, smoky crunch rather than a chewy interruption.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan optional

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towel and crumble.
  3. Return pan to low heat and add butter. Stir until melted.
  4. Toss noodles in the butter to coat evenly. Add salt to taste.
  5. Sprinkle bacon crumbles and Parmesan over noodles. Serve warm.