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

 * 1) Cook rice, onion, celery, celery leaves and mushrooms in butter in skillet or saucepan until vegetables are tender and rice is golden.
 * 2) 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.