Thanksgiving Leftovers-Turkey Noodle Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Sauce
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sifted flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced pimiento (optional)
2 -3 cups bite-sized cooked turkey or 2 -3 cups chicken meat
1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked by pkg. directions and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, cooked by pkg. directions and drained
For Topping
1 cup soft white bread crumbs mixed with 3 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
For sauce melt butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat and blend in flour using a whisk; slowly whisk in broth and milk, add bouillon cubes, salt and pepper, and heat, stirring until mixture thickens, using your whisk.
Remove from heat, mix in all remaining ingredients except topping, in an extra large bowl.
Spoon into a buttered 13x9 dish or a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle top with topping mix and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
If desired top with chow mein noodles instead of topping. Scatter over casserole for last 5 minutes of baking.