Best 7 Best Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of flavors, textures, and aromas as we embark on a quest to discover the best wild rice casserole recipe out there. This exceptional dish, often gracing the tables of special occasions and family gatherings, promises a harmonious blend of wild rice's nutty flavor, tender vegetables, and an irresistibly creamy sauce, all culminating in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Join us as we explore various recipes, unlocking the secrets behind the perfect wild rice casserole, ensuring that your next culinary creation becomes a cherished family tradition.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole image

While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. -Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cream, chicken, rice, mushrooms, pimientos and parsley; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Wild Rice Casserole image

Goes great with roast turkey, chicken, salmon, or trout. An impressive dish to have when guests arrive. Very hearty eating.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild rice, uncooked
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth ok)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a strainer or sieve and rinse with cold water for about 1 minute, scouring rice with fingers; drain.
  • Place rice in a saucepan with the broth and salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 40-45 minutes or until tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • If when tender, any liquid remains, drain it.
  • Cook the mushrooms, onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic in butter in a skillet until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix together the rice, vegetables, and cheese, and spread in a greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Cover the pan and bake at 325F for 35-45 minutes or until the casserole is heated through nicely.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 6-ounce boxes long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or two 4 1/2-ounce cans sliced mushrooms, drained (reserve the liquid)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimientos
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the long-grain and wild rice mixes according to the package directions. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the flour, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir the broth (and reserved canned mushroom liquid if using) into the onion mixture, then stir in the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, rice, toasted almonds, pimientos, parsley, salt and pepper into the wet mixture. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and bake, uncovered, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Rustic and filling, this wild rice casserole is the perfect warm dish for cool evenings.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
4 cups wild rice medley, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the chicken and rice to the pan and stir until fully combined.
  • Transfer the rice mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Top with the parsley before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 9 grams

WILD RICE BROCCOLI CASSEROLE - BEST OF BRIDGE



Wild Rice Broccoli Casserole - Best of Bridge image

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 package Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice (180 g)
2 heads broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces, blanched for 2 minutes in boiling water and drained
2 cans Mushroom soup (10 oz)
2 cups old cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the rice as directed - it's fine if the rice is tender and there's still extra moisture left.
  • Prepare the broccoli and in a medium bowl mix together 1 1/2 c. of the cheese with the soup.
  • Grease a 4 L casserole and spread half of the rice evenly on the bottom followed by half of the broccoli and then half of the soup mixture. Repeat the layers and top with the remaining 1/2 c. of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for about an hour.

MINNESOTA WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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I live on a lake where the Native Americans used to harvest the rice. This recipe is excellent as a side dish during the holidays and makes a wonderful stuffing for turkey, chicken or cornish game hens. Also good with wild game.

Provided by Gina Farina

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 31m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb wild rice, cooked according to packaging
1 cup cooked white rice (cooked separately from wild rice)
1 lb bacon
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced thin
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced small
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon concentrate or 2 -3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup butter, melted (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • (Properly cooked wild rice should be split and soft.).
  • Fry all the bacon until very crisp. Drain and save some of the fat. Crumble the bacon into little pieces.
  • In some of the reserved bacon fat sauté the vegetables until soft.
  • To the sauteed vegetables, add the chicken bouillon and mix. Then add all the other ingredients. Combine and mix.
  • If the mixture seems dry, add the melted butter.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste (remember, the bacon is salty).
  • Place mixture into a glass casserole dish. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until warmed through.

BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Beef and Wild Rice Casserole image

This recipe, one of my husband's childhood favorites, was given to me by his grandmother.-Pamela Petite, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed chicken noodle soup, undiluted
2 soup cans water

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender; drain. Place in a 3-qt. casserole. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Wild Rice: For the best texture and flavor, use a blend of long grain and short grain wild rice.
  • Soaking the Rice: Soaking the wild rice overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking helps reduce the cooking time and yields tender, fluffy rice.
  • Cooking the Rice: Use a combination of water and broth for cooking the wild rice. This imparts a rich, savory flavor to the rice.
  • Vegetables and Add-Ins: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and add-ins. Some popular choices include mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions, and nuts.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to season the casserole generously. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Baking the Casserole: Bake the casserole covered for most of the cooking time to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to cook evenly.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the wild rice casserole as a main course or side dish. It pairs well with roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

This wild rice casserole is a fantastic dish that combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with a variety of vegetables and seasonings. It's easy to make, customizable to your liking, and perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion. The tips and variations provided in this article will help you create a delicious and satisfying wild rice casserole that everyone will love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

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