Savory Wild Rice Casserole

Name: Savory Wild Rice Casserole
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 cup uncooked wild rice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Total Time Prep: 1 hour Bake: 45 min.

Yield 8-10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or duck. I especially like the crunch that the sliced water chestnuts add.

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Directions

In a saucepan, combine water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add broth, soup, mushrooms, water chestnuts, sage and rice. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 212 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or duck. I especially like the crunch that the sliced water chestnuts add.

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