Goodbye Turkey Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. melted butter (1/2 stick)
5 Tbsp. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. onion salt
2 1/2 c. milk or light cream
1 1/3 c. Minute rice
1 1/2 c. turkey or chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. grated American cheese
1 1/2 c. cooked asparagus
2 c. (6 slices) sliced turkey
2 Tbsp. toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients and cook over hot water, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Pour Minute rice (right from the box) into a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
Combine broth and salt.
Pour over rice. Sprinkle half of the cheese over rice. Top with asparagus, then turkey.
Cover with sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 20 minutes. Top with almonds, if desired.