Easy Cheesy Noodles

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 8 ounces egg noodles (1/2 pound)
• 1 1/2 cups 10% cream (half and half)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (i love sharp)
• 2 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated (or other cheese of choice)
• 1 medium parsnip, diced
• olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to desired heat)
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb

Recipe

• 1 roast parsnip:.
• 2 cut parsnip into small cubes and place on baking sheet. drizzle with a couple teaspoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. toss to coat and bake at 400*f. for about 15-20 minutes, until browning on the edges and tender.
• 3 meanwhile, cook the egg noodles in boiling water for about 8-9 minutes(al dente). drain well.
• 4 in a small pan, heat the half and half and plain yogurt until hot(don't let boil) turn off heat.
• 5 heat a skillet and add 2 tbls. butter, stirring with a whisk to melt.
• 6 add the yogurt mixture, remove from heat and stir until smooth.
• 7 add cheeses, roasted parsnip, salt, pepper, nutmeg and red pepper flakes. add the cooked noodles, stir well.
• 8 pour mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• 9 melt the remaining 2 tbls. butter and combine with the fresh breadcrumbs. sprinkle over top of casserole.
• 10 bake 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and top browned.
• 11 enjoy!
• 12 note: add some shaved cauliflower(roast with parsnips last 10 minutes), peas, grated onion, or other vegs. to give more nutrition and flavor.