#2387 - Cheesy Noodles

(by Shirley McNevich)

4oz. raw extra wide egg noodles
2 TBSP butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 TBSP flour
1 - 12oz. can Carnation evaporated milk (NOT condensed)
3/4 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas

Cook egg noodles according to bag directions--drain but do not rinse. In a saucepan over medium heat add butter--melt. Add chopped onions--cook/stir until tender. Add flour--stir until smooth. Slowly add evaporated milk and water while stirring. Cook/stir until boiling and thickened. Add cheddar cheese--cook/stir until cheese is melted. Add salt, pepper, drained noodles, meat and peas--cook/stir until everything is hot.