Turkey & Rice Casserole #2

Pat Tyler

(turkey, brown rice, mushrooms, green beans, cheese, casserole, potluck)

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 C. Brown rice, uncooked
     (Cook according to package directions.)
2 C. Turkey, diced
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 lb green Beans, fresh cooked
      or 10 oz. frozen pkg., thawed

Sauce
3 Tbsp. Butter
¼ C. Flour
½ Tbsp. Salt
1 (6 oz.) can sliced mushrooms or ½ lb. fresh sautéed
2 C. Milk
Pepper to taste
Emril's Essence to taste

Topping
1 C. grated Cheese
1 Can French Fried Onion Topping


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Heat butter in skillet over low heat; blend in flour and stir until lightly browned. Drain mushrooms reserving liquid add milk to total 2 cups of liquid. Gradually add to skillet and cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Add mushrooms and add Salt, Pepper, & Emirl's Essence to taste.
3. Layer half of rice, turkey, and vegetables in a deep 2 quart casserold. Pour in half of the sauce; repeat layers.
4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
5. Top with cheese and French Fried Onion Topping. Bake ten minutes more