Leftover Bake

If you followed Munching Madness, then you already know of my penchant for re-making leftovers into something different and delicious.  If not, you will soon see. 

There was a ton of turkey leftover from my last stock-making fiasco.  In addition, I had a cup or two of brown rice waiting to be used up.  When I was cleaning out the fridge I threw them into a bowl to save room, assuming I would make something yummy with them later.  Boy, was I right!

I decided a casserole was in order.  It is cold cold cold here in NJ, and warm comforting meals are in order.  To start, I copped up a heaping cup of carrots and celery.  It went into a pan with lots-o-butter and 3 enormous cloves of garlic (chopped).

When they were starting to soften and smell good, I added chopped up parsley, salt, pepper, and about 3 T of flour. 

A little more butter was added and it was mixed together.  I probably should have let it cook a little longer, but I got impatient.

The liquid was added next.  3/4 cup stock and 1/2 cup milk went on in and the stove was turned up to medium/high.

When it came to a boil, it was mixed together with the turkey and rice in a Pyrex dish.

It was covered with some tin foil and baked at 350* for 10 minutes (until it was warm).
 HOLY COW!  I can't even believe how yummy this was.  I would eat this all.  the.  time.  It is THAT good.  Try it!

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