My aunt taught me this old farmhouse secret for the most savory noodles you will ever taste.

Indulge in a rustic, comforting classic with these Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Bacon Fat Noodles. Deeply rooted in traditional country-style cooking, this dish celebrates the incredible, savory depth of real bacon fat.

By cooking egg noodles directly in a savory bath of chicken broth, sweet sautéed onions, and rich bacon fat, the noodles absorb an unbelievable amount of smoky, buttery flavor while releasing their starches to create a silky, built-in sauce. Finished with a double-helping of crispy bacon stirred in both during and after cooking, this simple 5-ingredient recipe delivers maximum comfort with barely any effort.

Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Bacon Fat Noodles

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Crisp the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until completely crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully pour off and reserve 3 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat from the skillet.

2. Sauté the Onion: Return the 3 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat to the skillet. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté over medium heat for 3/4 minutes, until the onion is soft and lightly golden.

3. Assemble the Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed onions and bacon fat into the slow cooker. Add the dry egg noodles, the chicken broth, and exactly half of your cooked crispy bacon. Stir gently to make sure the noodles are mostly submerged and the ingredients are combined.

4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If your slow cooker tends to run hot, give the noodles a gentle stir once or twice during cooking. You will know it is done when the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the rich liquid.

5. Finish and Serve: Stir the remaining crispy bacon into the warm noodles just before serving. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired, and serve hot straight from the slow cooker.