16 oz. med. noodles
1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken gravy
8 c. chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained (optional)
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
7 c. milk

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain well. In a large kettle melt the 1/2 cup butter. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; stir in chicken gravy. Stir in chicken or turkey, pimento and cooked noodles.

Divide mixture between two 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dishes. Bake covered, at 350 degrees about 35 minutes. Toss together bread crumbs and the melted butter to combine sprinkle atop casseroles. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. Makes 2 casseroles, 12 servings each.