TURKEY WILD RICE CASSEROLE

By LindaW1955

Cal 326, Fat 13g, Carb 30g, Fiber 3g

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
• 1 TBS butter
• 1 onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 4 stalks celery, diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 large carrot, grated (about 1 cup)
• 2 cups turkey stock or 1 can chicken broth
• 2 cups half & half whisked w/ 1/4 cup flour
• 2 TBS dry sherry
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 cups cooked turkey, diced
• 1/3 cup toasted almonds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Stir in salt and rice, simmer for 30-45 minutes until the rice is tender but still chewy.
2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and carrots until soft. Add the stock or broth and bring to a boil, then slowly stir in cream/flour mixture. Add the sherry, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and let simmer slowly while the rice finishes.
3. Gently stir rice into the turkey mixture. Transfer to 2qt greased casserole. Top w/ almonds and bake 35-40 minutes at 375 degrees.