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German Noodle Bake

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.

8 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + standing Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 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 milk
8 ounces Swiss cheese, diced
2 eggs, well beaten

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center;
add eggs. Stir together, forming a dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 5-6 minutes. Divide
dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 9-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.
In a Dutch oven, bring water to a rapid boil. Add noodles; cook for
7-9 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt

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German Noodle Bake (continued)

Directions (continued)

and paprika until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook
and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat;
stir in cheese until melted. Stir in eggs.
Drain noodles; transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Top
with cheese sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 275 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 148 mg cholesterol, 453 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 15 g protein.