Cheesy Turkey-Rice Casserole

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 2

Turkey leftovers are a treat when they're served in an elegant casserole for two with wild rice and broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 21, 2009

Ingredients

frozen soft white or crusty wheat dinner rolls (from 12.4-oz bag)

box (10 oz) frozen broccoli & zesty cheese sauce

pouch (8.8 oz) microwavable ready-to-eat long grain and wild rice blend

cup cubed cooked turkey

tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired

1/2

teaspoon butter or margarine, softened

1/8

teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls as directed on bag. Meanwhile, microwave broccoli & cheese sauce as directed on box. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole or baking dish.
2

Microwave rice as directed on pouch. Stir rice and turkey into broccoli mixture. Cover; microwave on High 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Just before serving, sprinkle almonds over casserole.
3

Brush rolls with butter; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Serve warm with casserole.

Expert Tips

No turkey leftovers? Pick up a rotisserie turkey breast at the supermarket.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 520
Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 16g; 24%
Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 18% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 65mg; 21%
Sodium: 860mg; 36%
Potassium: 220mg; 6%
Total Carbohydrate: 67g; 22%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 9g
Protein: 29g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 25%; 25%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;