Spanish Egg Casserole

This may sound alittle strange with the hard boiled eggs -- which aren't a particular favorite of mine. But it's a very tasty casserole. Great to take to a potluck dinner. FYI, the husband doesn't like green peppers so I replaced with 1/2 cup sliced olives.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  noodles
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green olives
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2 1⁄2-3  cups diced tomatoes
• 1  cup  shredded American cheese
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 6  hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Directions

1. Cook Noodles in lightly salted water until tender.
2. Drain and spray with cold water.
3. In large pan sauté onions and peppers in 3 Tblsp Butter – about 5 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Add cheese, green peppers and sliced olives.
6. In separate bowl, melt butter and blend in flour and salt.
7. Stir butter/flour mixture in tomato mixture and cook until thick.
8. Place half the cooked noodles in bottom of 2-qt.
9. Casserole; slice 3 eggs and place on top of noodles; top with half the mixture.
10. Repeat layers.
11. Bake in pre-heated 350° oven for 25-30 minutes.
12. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.