Gourmet Rice Dressing

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 cup chopped celery leaves
 * 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
 * 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 2 cups boiling turkey or chicken broth
 * 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions
Cook rice, onion, celery, celery leaves and mushrooms in butter in skillet or saucepan until vegetables are tender and rice is golden.

Turn into buttered shallow 2-quart casserole; stir in chicken broth and poultry seasoning. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork; spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with almonds.