Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

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This wild rice dressing recipe was given to me by a friend, and it has been a family tradition ever since. No need to stuff the turkey. This dressing can be made the day before Thanksgiving and heated in the microwave 10 minutes before serving!

Submitted by Marjk
Updated on January 17, 2023
close up view of Wild Rice Dressing with celery and onions, in a bowl with a wooden spatula
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 (4.5 ounce) packages instant long grain and wild rice

  • 1 (16 ounce) package ground pork sausage

  • 1 (16 ounce) package ground sage pork sausage

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. Prepare instant long grain and wild rice according to package directions.

  2. While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. Place ground pork sausage and ground sage pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Cook and stir celery, onion, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in the skillet until browned and tender. Season with garlic powder.

  4. Mix prepared rice, sausage, celery mixture, and eggs in the prepared baking dish. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418 Calories
32g Fat
20g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 835mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 298mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.