Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole
Leftover-Turkey Casserole prepared with a wild rice blend, mushrooms, cream, and melty cheese.
Servings : 6 serves
Ingredients
- 6 ounces ( or 3/4-cup) long grain and wild rice blend, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces canned mushroom slices, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 cups cooked turkey, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided (you can also use mozzarella or whatever shredded cheese you have on hand)
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- sweet or smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F degrees.
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onions and celery to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently.
- Stir in mushroom slices and garlic; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add cubed turkey and mix; remove from heat.
- Transfer mushroom mixture, prepared rice, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese to a 2-quart baking dish; stir and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together milk, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add milk mixture to the baking dish and mix until everything is completely combined.
- Add remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 6
Nutrition
Calories: 339 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 74 mg | Sodium: 561 mg | Potassium: 385 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 539 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 245 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 26 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.