Turkey Rice Bake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Yield: 4-6 servings
🥩 Category: Poultry
🔑 Keywords: Meat, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1-2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to preheat.
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Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a shallow baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray.
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Cook Rice: Cook the rice according to the package instructions until it’s tender. Once done, drain any excess water and set aside.
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Make Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/4 cup of butter. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously until smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
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Add Liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth and dry white wine, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
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Incorporate Ingredients: Stir in the mushrooms, dried parsley flakes, chopped onions, poultry seasoning, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup). Keep stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.
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Combine Rice and Turkey: Add the cooked rice and cubed turkey to the saucepan with the cheese mixture. Gently fold everything together until the rice and turkey are evenly coated with the sauce.
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Season: Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared turkey and rice mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the turkey and rice mixture in the baking dish.
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Sprinkle with Paprika: Add a light dusting of paprika over the cheese for added color and flavor.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the turkey rice bake from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade turkey rice bake!
This comforting and flavorful turkey rice bake is perfect for a cozy family dinner or for sharing with friends at a potluck or gathering. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender turkey chunks, and fluffy rice, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or some steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.