SPINACH NOODLE CASSEROLE

Spinach Noodle Casserole image

We enjoyed a similar casserole at a friend's house many years ago. She didn't have a recipe but told me the basic ingredients. I eventually came up with my own version and have shared the recipe many times since. It goes great with ham but also is filling by itself. -Doris Tschorn, Levittown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika, optional

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Arrange half of the noodles in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; layer half of the spinach and half of the Swiss cheese. Spread with half of the white sauce. Repeat layers. Layer with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle with paprika if desired., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.