Best 9 Best Wild Rice Stuffing Recipes

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Wild rice stuffing is a delectable and hearty side dish that can elevate any meal. Its unique nutty flavor and texture add a delightful dimension to various dishes. Whether you're preparing a special holiday dinner or a cozy weeknight meal, finding the best wild rice stuffing recipe is essential. This article will guide you through the key considerations to help you find the perfect recipe that suits your taste preferences and dietary requirements. We'll explore the different types of wild rice available, the ingredients that enhance its flavor, and the cooking techniques that produce exceptional results. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating the most delightful wild rice stuffing that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

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

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

WILD RICE STUFFING



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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.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH WILD RICE STUFFING



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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.

ROAST TURKEY WITH WILD RICE, SAUSAGE, AND APPLE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings of 2/3 cup stuffing and 4 ounces skinless turkey

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cooking apple, such as a Golden Delicious, Gravenstein, or Rome, peeled, cored, and chopped
2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Pinch ground mace or nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound fresh Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (8 to 10 pound) turkey, fresh or thawed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the stuffing: Combine the wild rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and just bursting, about 30 minutes. (Times may very depending on the brand of rice used.) Drain and set aside.
  • Adjust an oven rack to lowest position and remove other racks. Preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, apple, celery, garlic, thyme, mace, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cook until it loses most of its rosy color, but not so much that it's dry, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the cooked wild rice, pecans, and parsley into the vegetable mixture. (This can be made the day before.)
  • For the turkey: Remove turkey parts from neck and breast cavities and reserve for other uses, if desired. Dry bird well with paper towels, inside and out. Melt the butter together with the poultry seasoning. Salt and pepper inside the bird cavity. Loosely add the stuffing to the cavity and set the bird on a rack in a roasting pan, breast-side up, and brush generously with the seasoned butter, then season with salt and pepper. Tent the top of the bird with foil.
  • Roast the turkey for about 2 hours undisturbed. Remove and discard the foil. Baste with the remaining butter. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, about 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove turkey from oven and tent with foil for 15 minutes before carving.

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH APPLES, PECANS AND CRANBERRIES



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Like many Thanksgiving dishes, this pilaf combines sweet and savory foods. Apples and cranberries are high in phenolic acids, which are believed to have antioxidant properties.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 3h

Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups wild rice
3/4 cup short-grain brown rice
6 cups vegetable stock or water
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small or medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
2 apples, cored and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1/3 cup lightly toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine the wild rice with 4 1/2 cups stock or water in one saucepan and the brown rice with 1 1/2 cups stock or water in another smaller saucepan. Add salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer the brown rice for 35 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed. Turn off the heat, place a clean kitchen towel over the pot and return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Simmer the wild rice for 40 to 50 minutes, until the grains have begun to splay. Drain through a strainer if there is liquid in the pot, and return to the pot. Place a clean kitchen towel over the pot and return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the grains are cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the celery and a generous pinch of salt, and continue to cook until the onion is completely tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, another 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Add the cooked grains and stir together.
  • Return the skillet to the stove and heat over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and when the foam subsides add the apples. Cook, stirring or tossing in the pan, until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the grains. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly oiled or buttered baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Warm the stuffing in a 325-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE MUSHROOM STUFFING



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Make and share this Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups cubed day-old French bread
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup broth, from giblet boil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Rinse and cook wild rice to package instructions; set aside.
  • Spread cubed french bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms; cook for 3 more minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add sage, thyme, salt, pepper and cooked rice; cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth.
  • Add pecans and toasted bread cubes; toss lightly.
  • Transfer to very large casserole dish; cover with lid or foil.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until hot.

WILD RICE STUFFING FOR TURKEY



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This is an old family recipe. If you like wild rice, try this with your turkey! You won't be disappointed! (This recipe will stuff a 12 lb. bird. Can be easily doubled for larger bird. You can stuff it and cook it in the bird, or cook it in a dish as stated below.)

Provided by MCBETH24

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

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups hot water
4 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled
1 (6 ounce) package wild rice, uncooked
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (5.5 ounce) package seasoned croutons
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Dissolve 3 cubes bouillon in 1 cup hot water. In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice with bouillon water, then fill with just enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix remaining 1 cube bouillon in 1 cup hot water. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook until tender. Mix in remaining bouillon water. Pour skillet contents into a large bowl. Stir together cooked rice, croutons, and poultry seasoning.
  • Stuff turkey loosely, and cook turkey as directed. Or put stuffing into a well greased baking dish, cover, and bake 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F (165 degree C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 606.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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

WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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A picture of this dish should be in the dictionary under "savory". Made this a few times, years ago, to rave reviews and have been looking for the recipe ever since. Found it. I recommend baking it separately in a casserole and don't wait for a holiday. This is good anytime. If you prefer, leave out the bacon and sausage, it's still great. Cooking wild rice is not included in prep or cook times.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked wild rice
8 ounces mild sausage
4 slices bacon, cut into 1 ",pieces
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed sage leaf
2 cups breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble and cook the sausage, drain and set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet and add bacon, onion, mushrooms and celery; saute until bacon is crisp and vegetables are slightly softened.
  • Add this to the wild rice, along with the oregano, sage and bread crumbs; add cooked sausage; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake, covered, in an oiled casserole at 350° for 30-40 minutes; add 1/4 to 1/2 cup stock, if needed, for moisture.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of wild rice. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. There are many different types of wild rice available, so experiment to find your favorites.
  • Toast the wild rice before cooking. This will help to bring out its flavor and aroma.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the stuffing, so choose one that you like. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or mushroom broth are all good options.
  • Add some vegetables to the stuffing. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Diced celery, onion, carrots, and mushrooms are all good choices.
  • Season the stuffing to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add some fresh herbs, such as parsley, sage, or thyme.
  • Bake the stuffing at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the stuffing.

Conclusion:

Wild rice stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to use up leftover wild rice, and it is also a good make-ahead dish. Whether you are making it for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, wild rice stuffing is sure to be a hit.

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