Baked Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole
Baked Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole delivers nutty, toothsome grains enriched with buttery sautéed mushrooms, sweet onion, and the gentle crunch of water chestnuts, all steeped in savory chicken broth. It’s a cozy side or light main that suits family dinners, holiday spreads, or potlucks, offering comforting textures and deep, earthy flavor in every bite.
- Prep30 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- 3
Combine the chicken broth, uncooked wild rice, water chestnuts, 2 tablespoons butter, and salt in a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- 4
Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 5
While the rice mixture bakes, melt the remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and the onion; cook slowly, stirring, until tender. Stir the mushrooms and onion into the wild rice mixture.
- 6
Cover and bake again until the liquid is absorbed, about 30 more minutes.
- Calories 174.66 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.88 g Low Source
- Carbs 25.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.6 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.08 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 15.68 mg Moderate
- Sodium 384.7 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.97 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.54 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate
- Potassium 225.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.5 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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