TURKEY POTLUCK CASSEROLE

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Just that...great for potlucks, or just for a dinner..this is a wonderful tasting casserole that can be made with left-over cooked chicken if desired instead of turkey (prep time includes cooking the rice)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups Rice Krispies, crushed to measure 1 cup
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 2/3 cups milk or 1 2/3 cups half-and-half cream
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
2 cups shredded American cheese (Velveeta) or 2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees /Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Combine 2 tbsp melted butter with paprika and add the crushed Rice Krispies; mix and set aside. /Melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. /Whisk in flour, garlic powder (if using) and black pepper and thyme (if using); gradually add half and half cream, whisking constantly until smooth. /Raise heat to medium; cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly Add in shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. /Remove from heat; stir in rice, parsley, chopped turkey and peas. /Pour into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle cereal mix evenly over top. /Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 298.5, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 14.6

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