Microwave Turkey Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stalk celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. milk
1 c. quick cooking rice
1 1/2 c. diced, cooked turkey
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped (optional)

Preparation

In a 2-quart micro-safe casserole, combine celery, onion and butter.
Micro-cook, covered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add milk.
Micro-cook, covered, on High for 4 to 6 minutes or until steaming and foamy, but not boiling.
Stir in uncooked rice.
Let stand, covered, 2 minutes.
Stir in turkey, soup, stuffing mix, 1/2 cheese and if desired, chili peppers. Micro-cook, covered, on High for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Let stand until cheese is melted.
Serves 6.