Turkey Cheddar Casserole

Submitted by mydesigirl

"This is an awesome comfort food casserole! It's also a great way to get the kids to eat their vegetables."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces medium egg noodles
• 10 ounces broccoli spears, frozen
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard, prepared
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups turkey breast, cooked and cubed

directions

1. Cook the noodles and the broccoli according to their package's directions.
2. Drain each one.
3. Cut the broccoli into flowerets and chop the stalks;set aside.
4. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat,add flour,stirring until smooth.
5. Cook 1 minute,stirring constantly.
6. Gradually add milk,cooking over medium heat,stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
7. Add salt,pepper and mustard;stir well.
8. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
9. Place 1/2 of the noodles in a greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
10. Top with broccoli,reserving some of the flowerets, and turkey;place remaining noodles on top.
11. Pour cheese sauce over all evenly.
12. Arrange the flowerets on top,gently pushing them into sauce.
13. Cover and bake at 350* for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.