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Bawstinn
11-09-2004, 06:18 AM
This was pure comfort food on a cold night. I read the directions up to "Cook rice ..." and realized afterwards I wasn't supposed to cook it with the seasoning packet (I used Uncle Ben's Vegetable and Herb Wild Rice). I thought that it was very good and wonder if it wouldn't have been bland without it. Was thinking of using the roasted garlic (and adding garlic) or wild mushroom version (with seasoning packet) next time. Since I used the seasoning packet I skipped the salt and pepper but ended up using some at the table.

I also used skim milk instead of 2% and regular sour cream instead of what was called for (all I had). I added an extra 8 oz package of mushrooms that I had in the refrigerator and would use 2 packages next times as well. I made it Sunday night (didn't eat it then) and reheated portions Monday after work, so it reheats well. Thick and creamy.

The topping I'm sure would have been better out-of-the oven. Cheesy, not really a bread crumb topping; understandable since you only use 1 ounce.

And, since it isn't after Thanksgiving yet, I used turkey gravy from a jar (shhh)

A make again in this house.

Maria

KelLeg
11-09-2004, 06:55 AM
Thanks for the review.

scratch
01-04-2005, 03:33 PM
Can someone post the ingredients (or even the recipe)? My cookbook is at home and you can't seem to access this recipe on the site - arrgh!

Thanks!

scratch

tbb113
01-04-2005, 03:47 PM
I found it on the website, not sure why you couldn't

Mushroom and Turkey Casserole
From Cooking Light


This one-dish meal needs only a green salad to make it complete. Day-old bread is best for breadcrumbs, but you can bake fresh bread cubes in a 350° oven until toasted.

1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
1 ounce French bread or other firm white bread, cubed
1 tablespoon butter, melted and divided
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 cup turkey gravy
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

Preheat oven to 325°.
Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting fat and seasoning packet. Set aside.

While rice cooks, place bread in a food processor; pulse 15 times or until fine crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Add 1 teaspoon butter to processor; pulse until combined. Add cheese to processor, and pulse until combined.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of butter, onion, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in turkey and next 7 ingredients (through pepper). Add cooked rice; stir.

Spoon rice mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with cranberry sauce.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup casserole and 2 tablespoons sauce)

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 363(27% from fat); FAT 10.8g(sat 6g,mono 2.3g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 23g; CHOLESTEROL 62mg; CALCIUM 268mg; SODIUM 766mg; FIBER 1.9g; IRON 2.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 44.3g

Elizabeth Taliaferro
Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2004