Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups diced, cooked turkey
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, blanched
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3½ cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Wash the rice thoroughly and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 1 hour. Drain well.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. Sauté the mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter for 10 minutes. Place in a buttered ovenproof casserole, along with the rice, turkey, almonds, and salt and pepper. Add the broth and cream; mix lightly. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 1½ hours. Remove the cover, sprinkle with the cheese, and dot with the remaining butter. Increase the heat to 450°F and bake for 5 minutes longer.
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