easy haystack dinner

I found this one on Pinterest and gave it a shot the other night.  It was surprisingly good (considering the picture leaves something to be desired and I like peas as much as I enjoy listening to two toddlers fight all-day-long).  Now don't go making this for some fancy schmancy dinner party you're hosting but do make it when the hubbie is working late one night and you want something relatively healthy for you and the people you birthed.  

Original recipe
4 cups water

2 cups rice 

2 lbs. ground turkey, or beef 

1 - 10¾ oz. can cream of mushroom soup - I used mushroom with roasted garlic soup

1 - 10¾ oz. can cream of celery soup 

2 Tbsp. milk

2 cups (16 oz) cooked peas

Shredded cheese for topping

A few notes:  I halved the entire recipe; I used whole grain rice: I used ground turkey and I didn't have a can of cream of celery so  I just used the whole can of cream of mushroom.

In a large pot combine water and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Meanwhile, cook turkey in a large saucepan until thoroughly browned. Add both cans of soup and milk; stir until well combined and creamy. Cook until warm.

To serve Haystacks put some rice on a serving dish, top with meat mixture, then top with peas and finally top with shredded cheese. If your peas are warmed the cheese should melt over them, if not you can stick the plate in the microwave for about 30 seconds.