Noodles Romanoff

Another old classic with a real food bent. Noodle side dishes do not have to come from a box or be boring. I tend to make this to pair with baked chicken, breaded pork chops or a roast from the crock pot.  Need a smaller amount just for two? cut everything to a third. Not a fan of cheddar use Parmesan cheese. Instant box like ease but with staples from the kitchen.

Noodles Romanoff

• 16 ounces egg noodles (skinny egg noodles if you can get them)

• 4 tablespoons salted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced (more if you love garlic)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 4 dash Worcestershire sauce

• 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened

• 8 ounces heavy cream (milk will work, but yields a thinner sauce)

• 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, grated

• 8 tablespoons sour cream

• dried Parsley or chopped fresh

• 4 dashes paprika

1. Prepare noodles as directed on package.

2. While noodles are cooking, melt the butter in a sauce pan over low heat

3. Add the minced garlic and saute until the garlic swells and the mixture thickens a bit.

4. Add the Worcestershire sauce and salt.

5. Stir in the cream cheese, stirring until everything is well blended.

6. Stir in the heavy cream (or milk) until smooth.

7. Add the cheddar cheese and continue stirring until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth (except for the bits of garlic

8. Stir in the sour cream and add the dashes of paprika

9. Drain the noodles, return them to the pan, stir in the sauce, dust with parsley and enjoy!