Chicken Noodle Casserole to Freeze

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1/2 C. oleo
3/4 c. flour
3-1/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil
5 C. diced chicken
1 small jar chopped pimiento,drained
1 med. pepper, cored, diced
4 oz. Mozarella cheese, shredded
1 lb. cottage cheese (2 c) use a little more
1 egg, beaten
1 pkg. (8 oz.) broad noodles, cooked & drained (only use 1/2)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) chopped broccoli, thawed (use 1/2)
Grated Parmesan cheese

1.  Melt butter in large saucepan.  Stir in flour, salt, basil & blend.  Stir in chicken broth, stirring until mixture thickens & comes to boiling.  Remove from heat.  Add chicken, pimiento & pepper.

2.  Mix cottage cheese with egg.

3.  Grease 3 qt. casserole, or 2 1-1/2 qt. csseroles.

4.  To put together:

• Place 1/3 chicken mixture on bottom of casserole.
• Top with 1/2 the noodles.
• Top with 1/2 cottage cheese mixture
• Top with 1/2 broccoli
• Top with 1/2 mozarella cheese

      Repeat, ending with chicken mixture.

      Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5.  Cover with foil to freeze, or

6.  Bake in 350 oven 1 hour or 1-1/2 hr. if frozen.