Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole Recipe

Yields: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package medium-size egg noodles, uncooked

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 3 cups milk

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon poppyseeds

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper

• 3 cups diced cooked turkey

• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well, and set aside.

2. Sauté onion and green pepper in butter in a Dutch oven until tender; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in noodles, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, poppyseeds, salt, red pepper, and turkey; add pimiento, and stir gently.

3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12- x 8- x 2-inch baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours. To bake, remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.