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Wild Rice Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This wild rice sausage stuffing is the perfect side dish for a large family meal, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Easy to make and baked in the oven, this hearty stuffing is perfect to serve with chicken, cornish hens, turkey or ham.
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • water use the amount suggested on the rice package
  • 1 cup dry wild rice blend or brown rice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1 bouillon cube
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 12 ounces pork sausage
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup Southern Comfort liquor optional
  • 1 teaspoon Bouquet Garni

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 1.5-2 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and cook 5-7 minutes or until fragrant and toasty brown. Watch closely so they don’t burn. Set aside.
    ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • In a medium saucepan, add water (use amount per package directions for 1 cup dry rice), rice, kosher salt, black pepper and chicken bouillon. Cook the rice per package directions.
    water, 1 cup dry wild rice blend, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, diced onion, diced apple, and sausage. Cook, stirring often, until the onion and apple are tender and sausage is brown and crumbly. Add brown sugar, cook and stir about 2 minutes.
    2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 onion, 1 Granny Smith apple, 12 ounces pork sausage, 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Stir in the chicken broth, liquor and Bouquet Garni; stir well and bring to a simmer – cook 3 minutes.
    ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Bouquet Garni, ¼ cup Southern Comfort liquor
  • Add the cooked rice and toasted pecans. Stir well and pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake the rice at 375°F for 30-40 minutes or until hot throughout and golden brown on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg