Turkey Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package med-sized egg noodles, uncooked
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups diced cooked turkey or 3 cups chicken
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Cook noodles according to directions; drain well; set aside.
Heat butter and saute onion and bell pepper until tender.
Add flour, stirring until smooth; cook 1 minute; stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in noodles, 1/2 cup Parmesan, poppy seeds, salt, cayenne and cooked turkey.
Spoon mixture into lightly greased 12x8 inch oven proof pan and top with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered 45 -55 minutes.
NOTE:
May be frozen unbaked. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours in advance. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.