Best 11 Best Ever Rice Stuffing Recipes

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Are you looking for the best ever rice stuffing recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and make your holiday dinner a hit? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating a flavorful and satisfying rice stuffing that will perfectly complement your main course. With a combination of aromatic herbs, savory spices, and succulent ingredients, this recipe promises to elevate your meal to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL RICE STUFFING



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My mother passed this recipe on to her daughters as it was passed on to her from her mother. It is a delicious alternative to traditional bread stuffing, and my family always requests it when a chicken or turkey is on the menu. It will be a stunning addition to your Sunday night dinner table. As with any good recipe, adjust the seasonings to your taste. This recipe quantity is for an approximately 5-pound chicken.

Provided by Sheila Kampman

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Rice Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 teaspoons dried dill weed, or to taste
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, or more to taste
1 ½ cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, dill weed, poultry seasoning, parsley, ground black pepper, chicken bouillon, and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is just slightly undercooked, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Cool completely before using to stuff a chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 393.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

RICE STUFFING



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This Rice Stuffing is made pilaf-style with cranberries, pecans, scallions, and a little curry powder for warmth. Outstanding with any holiday menu, but easy enough to make every night of the week.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
1 cup onion (minced (about 1 medium))
1 cup white rice (long-grain, jasmine, or basmati (see note 1))
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder ((see note 2))
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth ( or vegetable broth)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
3 green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, cumin, and curry powder, and cook, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, bay leaf, and salt, and bring to boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and cook until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove bay leaf and fluff with a fork. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.75 cup, Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 511 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH WILD RICE STUFFING



Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, broken
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons dried currants
4 dried apricots, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Cornish hens, patted dry
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. Saute the onions and celery until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for 1 minute more. In a mixing bowl combine the onion mixture with the rice, parsley, nuts and dried fruits and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1/2 cup of the stuffing into the cavity of each hen. Tie the legs of each bird together with kitchen twine.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the remaining butter with the vinegar. Brush the birds all over with the butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Put the hens on a rack in a large roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast the hens until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 170 degrees F., about 80 minutes. Set the birds aside at room temperature, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before carving. Split hens in half through the breast with a sharp knife or poultry shears, and keep the stuffing intact. Arrange birds skin-side up, on a platter, garnish with sprigs of parsley and serve.

BEST EVER RICE STUFFING



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Once you taste this scrumptious stuffing you'll understand why we call it the 'best ever.' It's amazing how pecans and an orange add a flavorful twist to rice stuffing.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6.0 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe
2 tablespoons butter
1 large orange, zested and juiced
½ cup toasted, chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute rice in butter until brown, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in contents of seasoning packet and orange zest.
  • Mix together the orange juice and enough water to equal 2-1/3 cups water and add to rice.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 541.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

THE BEST STUFFING



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There's something for everyone in our festive stuffing. It's filled with satisfying ingredients like sausage and mushrooms, plus classic Thanksgiving flavors like onion, celery and lots of chopped herbs. We like it best when baked in a casserole dish and served alongside the turkey. This is also the safest way to prepare it.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pound assorted wild mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, diced, plus leaves for garnish (optional)
1 large yellow onion, diced
5 sage leaves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
5 sprigs thyme leaves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
4 cups turkey or chicken broth
2 large eggs
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
16 cups cubed stale white bread (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon and breaking up any clumps, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  • Add the wine to the skillet and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet, and then add the mushrooms. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms brown and have cooked down to about half their original volume, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms with a slotted spoon to the bowl with the sausage.
  • Melt the remaining 7 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Then add the celery, onions, sage and thyme and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Beat the eggs and parsley in another large bowl. Add the bread cubes and toss. Add the reserved sausage and mushrooms and toss together. Pour in the vegetables and broth and toss again until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and continue to bake until golden, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with celery leaves if using.

RICE DRESSING



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This yummy rice mixture is a delightful change from our traditional corn bread dressing. To make it a meal in itself, I sometimes add finely chopped cooked chicken and a little more broth before baking. -Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fresh sage and thyme, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 3-1/2 cups broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and the remaining broth. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Garnish with sage and thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GLUTEN-FREE WILD RICE STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



Gluten-Free Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe by Tasty image

Who said stuffing had to be made with bread? In this recipe, we've swapped out bread with a wild rice blend and mixed it with all of our favorite fixings. There's a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed and broken up
1 medium white onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 cloves garlic, mixed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, leaves picked
5 leaves fresh sage, minced
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups dried unsweetened cranberry
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
½ cup parmesan cheese
4 cups wild rice medley, cooked
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22.5 x 32.5 cm) baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • In a medium pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a bowl, leaving the rendered fat behind in the pan. Set aside.
  • Lower the heat to medium and melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in the pan with the sausage fat. Once the butter begins to bubble, add the onion, carrot, celery, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook for 5-8 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
  • Add the garlic, thyme leaves, sage, and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Mix in the dried cranberries, pecans, Parmesan, rice, and sausage and stir well to combine. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a liquid measuring cup, use a fork to whisk together the chicken stock, eggs, egg yolk, and remaining teaspoon of salt.
  • Pour the stock mixture evenly over the stuffing and stir to incorporate. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake the stuffing for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until slightly crispy on top. Remove the stuffing from the oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 12 grams

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST STUFFING... EVER!



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I have numerous friends who now use this recipe for their own Turkey during the holidays. This recipe is for a 10-12 Lb turkey. It also will stuff 2-3 chickens so you don't have to wait till Thanksgiving. This Murray family recipe is hands down the best stuffing... EVER! ...NOTE: this is a stuffing, not a dressing and does not work if cooked along side the bird in the oven. Oh, and no seasonings are needed. ;) Also, for those worried about cross-contamination....... I've had folks say "they won't eat anything that was in a raw bird"..... but . isn't . the . bird . 'raw' . too, until you cook it? Live and let live. Enjoy!

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 1 10-12 lb Turkey, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 lb bacon, thick sliced cut into 1-inch cubes semi frozen and use scissors for easy cutting
1 large onion, chopped
2 -4 celery ribs, chopped
1 loaf white bread, more if needed (use fresh or stale but still soft cut into 1-inch cubes. Use a serrated knife so as not to squish it)
1/2 cup turkey gizzard, boiled and chopped fine (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl place the bread cubes; set aside. In large skillet, melt butter. Add bacon and sauté until bacon is cooked but not crisp.
  • Add onion and celery, cook until the onions are almost translucent and bacon starts to crisp. Do not drain. Remove skillet from stove; allow 10 minutes or so to cool.
  • Pour over bread cubes (with optional gizzards) and toss. It should be cool enough now to mix with hands (squishing like making a meatloaf). Stuff and tie turkey or chickens.
  • Cook as directed for STUFFED turkey or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 988.6, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.7

RICE STUFFING



Rice Stuffing image

Herbs, dried fruit, and bacon instill a wonderful blend of flavor to this distinctive rice stuffing that's perfect for turkey - ready in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; remove from heat.
  • Toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients. Use to stuff one 8- to 10-pound turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 198 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

WILD RICE DRESSING



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This savory wild rice dish is the ultimate gluten-free stuffing-basically a holiday-appropriate grain salad with lots of fresh herbs.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Side     Rice     Mushroom     Leek     Stuffing/Dressing     Pecan     Vegetarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Holiday 2018

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pecans
2 cups wild rice
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp. honey
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, tough outer layer removed, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
12 oz. mushrooms (such as maitake, chanterelle, and/or oyster), torn or cut into large pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. chopped thyme
1/3 cup sliced chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • Cook wild rice in a large pot of boiling salted water until most of the grains have split and all are tender, 40-50 minutes; drain and rinse under cold running water. Shake off as much water as possible and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, orange juice, and honey in a large bowl to combine. Add garlic and let sit 10 minutes to infuse. Fish out garlic; discard. Add rice and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook leeks, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to bowl with rice; toss to coat.
  • Wipe out skillet and heat another 1/4 cup oil over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. Arrange mushrooms in skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, toss, and continue to cook, tossing often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until golden brown all over, about 3 minutes longer. Mix in thyme and immediately transfer to bowl with rice. Add pecans and chives and drizzle with more oil; toss once more.
  • Do Ahead
  • Rice can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Dressing can be made 3 hours ahead; store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

WILD RICE STUFFING



Wild Rice Stuffing image

Since trying this stuffing recipe from my sister, I haven't made any other kind. It's so moist and tasty. When a big bowlful starts circulating around the table, happy holiday smiles get even bigger! -Connie Olson, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Turkey giblets
4 cups water
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of rice. Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, is a good choice because it cooks up fluffy and separate. However, you can also use short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, for a more sticky stuffing.
  • Toast the rice before cooking. This helps to bring out the flavor of the rice and give it a nutty aroma. To toast the rice, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is golden brown.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the stuffing. Choose a broth that you like the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Add vegetables and herbs. Vegetables and herbs add flavor, texture, and color to the stuffing. Some good choices include celery, onion, carrots, mushrooms, parsley, sage, and thyme.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing. The stuffing should be cooked through, but it should still have a little bit of bite to it. Overcooked stuffing will be mushy and bland.

Conclusion:

Rice stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a rice stuffing recipe that you'll love.

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