Fabulous Wild Rice Stuffing Recipes

CROCKPOT WILD RICE STUFFING WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onions and celery and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly brown, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, then add the mushrooms. Let cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker, stir together the wild rice blend and sautéed vegetables. Carefully pour in the chicken broth (if using a 3-quart slow cooker, it will be full nearly to the top). Gently stir, then cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until the rice is tender. Turn off the slow cooker, then stir in the cranberries, sage, and thyme.
• Taste and add additional salt and/or pepper as desired. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top. Serve warm.

FABULOUS WILD RICE STUFFING

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs and wild rice in a large bowl.
• Saute celery and onions in butter; add to crumbs.
• Fry sausage; add to crumbs.
• Pour chicken broth and melted butter over all and mix thoroughly.
• Season to taste (this is my favorite part :) with garlic, thyme, poultry seasoning and sage.
• Stuff bird cavity loosely and roast; bake the rest in a casserole dish at 350oF for 30 to 45 minutes.
• You can baste it with pan drippings if you wish; I love to get the sort of crunchy crust this produces.

WILD RICE, ALMOND AND MUSHROOM STUFFING

Steps:

• Bring stock to a boil in a large saucepan, then add wild rice and salt to taste. When the liquid returns to the boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, until rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, and set aside.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet, then add onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes for onions or three minutes for shallots. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add mushrooms and celery and cook, stirring, until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until sherry has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Remove from the heat, and allow to cool before stuffing your turkey. Or place in an oiled baking dish and cover, then warm for 20 to 30 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

WILD RICE STUFFING

Steps:

• Remove liver from giblets if desired. Place giblets and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. , Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter; add to rice. Drain and dice giblets. Stir stuffing, broth and giblets into rice., Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.