Turkey Potluck Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups Rice Krispies, crushed to measure 1 cup
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 2/3 cups milk or 1 2/3 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
black pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
2 cups shredded American cheese (Velveeta) or 2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees /Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Combine 2 tbsp melted butter with paprika and add the crushed Rice Krispies; mix and set aside. /Melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. /Whisk in flour, garlic powder (if using) and black pepper and thyme (if using); gradually add half and half cream, whisking constantly until smooth. /Raise heat to medium; cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly Add in shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. /Remove from heat; stir in rice, parsley, chopped turkey and peas. /Pour into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle cereal mix evenly over top. /Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and bubbly.