GERMAN NOODLE BAKE

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This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles can be substituted, but I prefer homemade noodles...and so does everyone else. -Kathleen Meineke, Cologne, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 quarts water
CHEESE SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 cups whole milk
8 ounces Swiss cheese, diced
2 large eggs, well beaten

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in center; add eggs. Stir together, forming a dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Dust both sides of dough with flour; roll up, jelly-roll style. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Unroll noodles on paper towels; let dry for up to 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, bring water to a rapid boil. Add noodles; cook 7-9 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and paprika until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in eggs., Drain noodles; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.