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Turkey Buffet Casserole

Source of Recipe

National Turkey Federation


List of Ingredients

4 oz medium wide noodles (2 C)
1 pkg frozen broccoli pieces, see note
3 tblsp butter
3 tblsp flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
2 C milk
1 C grated American cheese, see note
2 C cut up cooked turkey
1/3 C slivered toasted almonds, see note



Recipe

Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Cook broccoli as label directs until just tender; drain and dice broccoli stems, but leave flowerets whole. Meanwhile, in saucepan over low heat melt butter, stir in flour, salt mustard, pepper and milk. Cook stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. In greased shallow casserole or 8 inch square baking dish, arrange noodles, broccoli stems and turkey. pour cheese sauce over. Arrange flowerets on top, pressing them lightly lightly into sauce. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 350 degrees, 15 minutes, or until bubbling hot. Serves 4-6.
Note;I tried this with asparagus in place of broccoli, Colby cheese, and chopped water chestnuts in place of nuts. I also tried it with Sonoma pepper jack cheese, the broccoli and chopped pecans.