Recipe: Nifty Thrifty Chicken Casserole with Variations

NIFTY THRIFTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

8 oz dry uncooked noodles
2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb torn fresh spinach (8 cups)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken, turkey, ham or 2 cans (6 oz. each) drained tuna
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2 oz.) jar chopped pimiento, drained

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.

Add margarine, celery salt and pepper. Toss lightly with noodles.

In large bowl combine noodles, spinach, meat, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese and pimiento. Spoon into a 3 quart casserole.

Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees F. Stir 2-3 times while cooking so spinach doesn't dry out.

Makes 4 servings