Turkey Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package med-sized egg noodles, uncooked

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook noodles according to directions; drain well; set aside.

3. 3

   Heat butter and saute onion and bell pepper until tender.

4. 4

   Add flour, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute; stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Gradually add milk; stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

6. 6

   Stir in noodles, 1/2 cup Parmesan, poppy seeds, salt, cayenne and cooked turkey.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture into lightly greased 12x8 inch oven proof pan and top with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered 45 -55 minutes.

9. 9

   NOTE:.

10. 10

    May be frozen unbaked. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours in advance. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.