Microwave Turkey Au Gratin

• 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)

1. In a 2-quart micro-safe casserole, combine celery, onion and butter.
2. Micro-cook, covered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Add milk.
4. Micro-cook, covered, on High for 4 to 6 minutes or until steaming and foamy, but not boiling.
5. Stir in uncooked rice.
6. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes.
7. 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.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Let stand until cheese is melted.
10. Serves 6.

celery, onion, butter, milk, cooking rice, turkey, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, green chili peppers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=555538 (may not work)