German Noodle Bake

Name: German Noodle Bake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, German
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + standing Bake: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

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

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

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in center; add eggs. Stir together, forming a dough.
2. 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.
3. Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, bring water to a rapid boil. Add noodles; cook 7-9 minutes or until tender.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 275 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.