Savory Minnesota Wild Rice Casserole

Experience the comforting flavors of our Savory Minnesota Wild Rice Casserole, a delightful blend of hearty wild rice, savory pork sausage, and a colorful medley of vegetables. This non-vegetarian American dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners. With its rich texture and aromatic spices, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

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Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Overview

This Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing is a cherished family tradition, perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that combines wild rice, pork sausage, and a medley of vegetables. Prepare it a day in advance and simply reheat before serving for a stress-free holiday meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 2 - 4.5 Ounces (oz) packages instant long grain and wild rice, packaged
• 1 - 16 Ounces (oz) package pork sausage, ground
• 1 - 16 Ounces (oz) package sage pork sausage, ground
• 0.5 - Cups celery, minced
• 1 - Medium onion, minced
• 0.5 - Pounds (lb) fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 - 5 Ounces (oz) can water chestnuts, drained
• 0.25 - Teaspoons (tsp) garlic powder
• 2 - Whole eggs, whisked

Steps

1. Prepare the instant long grain and wild rice according to the 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. In a large, deep skillet, cook the ground pork sausage and ground sage pork sausage over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, cook and stir the celery, onion, mushrooms, and water chestnuts until browned and tender. Season with garlic powder.
5. In the prepared baking dish, mix the prepared rice, cooked sausage, celery mixture, and beaten eggs.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Enjoy this savory and satisfying dish as a delightful addition to your holiday table!