Chef John's Turkey Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt , or to taste
• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3.5 cups cold milk
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup , 10.5 ounce
• 0.5 cups diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cups diced green bell pepper
• 0.25 cups chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 3 cups cubed skinless cooked turkey
• 5 ounces crushed potato chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until almost cooked through yet still firm to the bite, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until light golden, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in milk, whisking constantly. Stir in soup, bell peppers, green onions, garam masala, and tarragon; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in pepper Jack cheese until melted and incorporated.

5. 5

   Combine cheese mixture, turkey, and noodles in a large bowl until evenly incorporated; pour into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle chips on top, slightly pressing down with the tines of a fork.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.