Cheddar Turkey Bake

CHEDDAR TURKEY BAKE

2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4 tsp. dried minced onion
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
2 cups finely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 60 crackers)
6 Tbsp. butter, melted

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, water and onion to a boil. Reduce heat. Add rice; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Divide rice between two greased 9 inch square baking pans. Sprinkle each with peas and turkey. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk and salt until smooth; pour over turkey. Toss the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

*To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 2 casseroles (4 to 6 servings each).