Turkey Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely cut celery
1 small diced onion
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups cooked diced turkey
1/4 cup chopped pimiento (optional)
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

Melt butter over low heat, add green pepper, celery, onion. Saute until tender, but not brown. Blend in flour and seasonings. Stir in milk and broth and cook until thick and smooth, stirring constantly. Fold in turkey and pimento, if using, and allow to heat through. Place cooked rice in bottom of a 2 quart casserole. Pour over turkey mixture. Mix crumbs, melted butter, and cheese and sprinkle over top.
Bake in 350F oven for 30 minute or until lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.