RICE TURKEY CASSEROLE

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This creamy casserole is always one of the first to go in a buffet line. When I want to indicate serving size, I use sliced cheese squares on the top rather than shredded cheese.-Ferne Carter Chapman, Tacoma, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1-3/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add the wild rice. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the long grain rice; simmer 25 minutes longer or until tender., In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, broccoli, onion, carrot and celery in oil until tender. Add the turkey, pimientos, salt, marjoram and oregano. Stir in the rice., In a large saucepan, combine the flour, milk and wine until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the Swiss cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted. Add to turkey mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.