Simple, hearty, and incredibly comforting, Slow Cooker Amish Cabbage Noodles is a classic farmhouse-style meal that turns a few humble ingredients into a warm and satisfying dinner. This dish is inspired by the traditional cooking of the Amish, where recipes are often built around affordable ingredients, slow cooking, and rich homemade flavor.
In many Amish kitchens, cabbage, butter, and noodles are staple ingredients because they are inexpensive, filling, and easy to prepare. When slowly cooked together, the cabbage becomes tender and slightly sweet, blending beautifully with soft egg noodles and savory seasonings.
Using a slow cooker makes this recipe even easier. It allows the cabbage to soften slowly while absorbing the buttery broth, creating a comforting dish that tastes like it has been simmering on the stove all day.
Whether served as a main dish or a hearty side, these Amish cabbage noodles are perfect for cozy family dinners, budget-friendly meals, or simple weeknight cooking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple comfort food made with pantry ingredients
Budget-friendly family meal
Easy slow cooker recipe with minimal prep
Tender cabbage and buttery noodles create rich flavor
Perfect as a main dish or hearty side
Ingredients
1 small head cabbage, chopped
2 cups egg noodles
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
Chop the cabbage and dice the onion.Layer in the slow cooker
Place the cabbage and onion in the slow cooker.Add broth and butter
Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and add the butter.
Cook slowly
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the cabbage becomes tender.Add the noodles
Stir in the egg noodles during the last 30 minutes of cooking.Season and serve
Add salt and pepper to taste, stir well, and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
1. Add protein if desired
You can add cooked bacon, sausage, or shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
2. Use wide egg noodles
Wide egg noodles hold the buttery broth better and create the classic texture.
3. Extra buttery flavor
Add an extra tablespoon of butter before serving for richer taste.
4. Storage tips
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container and reheat gently.
