Charlene's Recipe

Use your noodle casserole

Category: Best ever casseroles

Serves 4

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cooked ham, cubed
1/2 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup prepared wide egg noodles
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Optional: paprika to taste

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in flour and heat until bubbly. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in ham, chicken, noodles, celery, salt and pepper. Transfer to an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika, if using. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.