Wild Turkey
Many people enjoy turkey for the holidays.  Here is a delicious way to use up some of that leftover turkey.

(serves 6-8 and may be cut in half)

preheat oven to 350 degrees
grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish

2 cups cooked wild rice
1 pound bulk sausage
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
4-6 cups leftover turkey, cubed
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cream (or nonfat evaporated milk)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Brown sausage in a large skillet, breaking up with a spoon.  With a slotted spoon, remove meat to a plate.  In the same pan, cook the onions and mushrooms, just until onions soften.

Add turkey and sausage to the skillet, stir to combine, and remove from heat.

In a small saucepan, mix the flour and cream.  When smooth, slowly add the chicken stock over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.  Add the seasonings.

Spoon the turkey mixture into a 9x13 greased dish.  Add the rice and sauce and mix well.  Bake covered for 45-60 minutes, until piping hot.

December 2007