Fruited Wild Rice Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Dried fruits add sweetness and color to this dressing that's equally at home with turkey, chicken, or pork. Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix |
6 cups (1/2 |
1 pound ground pork sausage |
2 small onions, chopped |
4 celery ribs, chopped |
1/4 cup butter |
1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped |
3/4 cup dried cherries |
1/2 cup chopped fresh italian parsley |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup chicken broth |
Directions:
1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl, and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
2. Place bread cubes on a large-rimmed pan and toast at 325° for 20 minutes or until dry. Set aside.
3. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is well browned; drain.
4. Sauté onion and celery in butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender.
5. Combine rice, bread, sausage, sautéed vegetables, dried fruit, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss well. Drizzle broth evenly over dressing. Toss well. Transfer dressing to a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish.
6. Bake, covered, at 375º for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 25 to 30 more minutes or until browned.
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