Veal Breast with Wild Mushroom Rice Stuffing

Description
Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 pounds boned Veal breast, sliced flat for stuffing
 * 2 teaspoons thyme, divided
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 cup chopped Onion, divided
 * 1/2 cup chopped fresh wild mushrooms
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
 * 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil leaves
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 cup chopped carrots
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
 * 2 cups dry white wine

Directions

 * 1) Season Veal with 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, garlic powder and white pepper. Cook 1/2 cup Onion and mushrooms in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; combine with rice, cheese, basil, black pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and egg.
 * 2) Spread rice mixture evenly on Veal breast. Roll Veal; tie with string at 1-inch intervals.
 * 3) Combine celery, carrots, remaining 1/2 cup Onion, bay leaf, peppercorns and wine in large roasting pan; place Veal in pan.
 * 4) Bake at 350 degrees 1-1/2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove bay leaf. Pan juices may be thickened to serve with Veal.