Ham and Egg Noodles (Schinkennudeln)

Quick, satisfying, and full of old-world charm, Schinkennudeln is a classic German comfort dish that brings warmth to any table. Made with tender egg noodles tossed in smoky ham, sautéed onions, and softly scrambled eggs, it’s a simple yet flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something cozy and nostalgic. With minimal ingredients and maximum taste, Schinkennudeln delivers homemade goodness in every bite.

Origin Ham and Egg Noodles (Schinkennudeln)

Schinkennudeln comes from southern Germany and Austria, where leftover cooked ham and pasta are repurposed into satisfying skillet dinners. It’s simple country cooking at its best.

What I Love About This Recipe

It’s budget-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes. You can serve it as-is, or with a green salad or pickles on the side for a complete meal

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Ham and Egg Noodles (Schinkennudeln)

Recipe by RecipesVillaCourse: Main Course, DinnerCuisine: German, EuropeanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Schinkennudeln is a traditional German comfort dish made with egg noodles, diced ham, and sautéed onions—pan-fried to golden perfection and often served with a side salad or pickles. Quick, hearty, and family-friendly!

Ingredients

• 12 ounces wide egg noodles

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 8 ounces cooked ham, diced

• 4 large eggs

• ½ cup milk

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish (optiona

Directions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in diced ham and cook another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
• Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine.
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the noodles and cook, stirring gently, until eggs are just set and creamy, about 3–4 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

• For extra richness, top with grated Emmental or Swiss cheese before serving.
• You can swap ham for cooked bacon or leftover roast pork.
• Leftovers reheat well in a skillet over medium-low heat.