Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

Submitted by Gay Gilmore

"Can be lightened by using Turkey bacon or Turkey sausage. "

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) package wild rice, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. In medium-size skillet, over medium heat, sauté bacon until almost crisp.
2. Add onion, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
3. In large bowl combine bacon mixture, wild rice, bread crumbs, sausage, oregano and sage.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
5. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
6. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F 35-40 minutes.

Reviews

[GaylaR]

I have been looking EVERYWHERE for this recipe for years! My "copy" is handwritten on an old fax and I have actually been preparing this dressing from that for 10 years. This is my family's favorite dressing, it is a nice alternative to corn bread dressing. THANK YOU Gay for posting!