CHICKEN BUFFET CASSEROLE, MOM'S

Chicken Buffet Casserole, Mom's image

Provided by Megan Stewart @GSMegan

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cup(s) wide noodles
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) flour
1 package(s) frozen broccoli spears
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) mustard, dry
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
2 cup(s) milk
1 cup(s) grated american cheese
2 cup(s) turkey or chicken, diced
1/3 cup(s) slivered almonds, toastede
4 - eggs, beaten
2 cup(s) milk
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) mustard, dry
1/8 teaspoon(s) onion powder
dash(es) pepper
4 slice(s) bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled

Steps:

Oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles and broccoli until tender. Melt butter, stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain noodles and broccoli, dice broccoli stems but leave florets whole. Arrange noodles, broccoli and meat in shallow casserole dish, pour cheese sauce over all. Arrange florets on top, press them lightly into sauce. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake uncovered 15 min or until hot.
Note: Mom didn't mention what to do with the bacon. You could put it in before adding the cheese sauce, or sprinkle on top when you remove from the oven.