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                    Nifty Thrifty Chicken Casserole

Recipe By     : R. Banghart<[email protected]>
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese                           Chicken
               Fish - Tuna                      Ham
               Mushrooms                        Pasta
               Spinach                          Turkey
               Casseroles                       Main Dishes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8      ounces        dry uncooked noodles
  2      tablespoons   margarine
  1      teaspoon      celery salt
    1/4  teaspoon      pepper
  1      pound         torn spinach -- 8 cups
  2      cups          chopped cooked chicken, turkey, ham
                       or 2 cans drained tuna
  1-1/2  cups          cottage cheese
  1      2 oz. jar     pimiento -- draned, chopped
  1      cup           shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Add margarine, celery
salt and pepper. Toss lightly. In large bowl combine noodles, spinach, meat,
mushrooms, cottage cheese, pimiento and Cheddar cheese. Spoon into 3 qt.
casserole. Bake for 30-35 mins. at 350°F. Stir 2-3 times while cooking so
spinach doesn't dry out.

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NOTES: Very versatile. Can use chicken, turkey, ham or tuna.