Wild Rice and Sausage Dressing

Outstanding dressing/stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner or just a great side dish.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb bulk sausage
• 6  ounces wild rice, uncooked
• 3  celery ribs, chopped thick
• 10 -12  ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1  medium carrot, shredded
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1 (14 -16 ounce) bag  seasoned stuffing mix, cubed
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium preferred
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 2  teaspoons thyme
• 1  tablespoon garlic

Directions

1. Cook wild rice and set aside in a large bowl.
2. Heat sausage in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until it is browned, stirring to separate meat.
3. Add onion, celery, carrot and mushrooms and cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Place stuffing in a large bowl. Pour sausage mixture over stuffing. Add remaining ingredients (including rice) and toss lightly.
5. Pour broth over mixture and mix.
6. Spoon into a large, greased baking dish.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.