Best 7 Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing Recipes

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Are you seeking a hearty and flavorful side dish that complements your main course while celebrating the culinary heritage of the North? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through a delightful journey to discover the best recipe for Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing. This iconic dish, rooted in the traditions of the Upper Midwest, marries the nutty goodness of wild rice with aromatic herbs, savory spices, and a blend of finely chopped vegetables, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're preparing a traditional holiday feast or simply seeking a comforting meal, our carefully curated selection of recipes will provide you with the perfect starting point to create a dish that showcases the bounty of Minnesota's natural resources and culinary prowess.

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

MINNESOTA WILD RICE DRESSING



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This recipe was given to me by a friend, and it has been a family tradition ever since. No need to stuff the turkey. This dressing can be made the day before Thanksgiving and heated in the microwave 10 minutes before serving!

Provided by MARJK

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4.5 ounce) packages instant long grain and wild rice
1 (16 ounce) package ground pork sausage
1 (16 ounce) package ground sage pork sausage
½ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Prepare instant long grain and wild rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place ground pork sausage and ground sage pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Cook and stir celery, onion, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in the skillet until browned and tender. Season with garlic powder.
  • Mix prepared rice, sausage, celery mixture, and eggs in the prepared baking dish. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 834.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MINNESOTA WILD RICE DRESSING



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Make and share this Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1 (4 ounce) package wild rice, cooked according to package directions
2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In medium-size skillet, over medium heat, sauté bacon until almost crisp.
  • Add onion, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
  • In large bowl combine bacon mixture, wild rice, bread crumbs, sausage, oregano and sage.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Spoon dressing into lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F 35-40 minutes.

MINNESOTA REAL WILD RICE STUFFING



Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing image

The nutty flavor of wild rice makes a great combo with dried apricots, pine nuts, and traditional ingredients. I combined some recipes and the result was eagerly consumed. When I made this I fully cooked the rice. This is a forgiving and flexible recipe. There are so many different things to add or substitute: walnuts, almonds, orange zest, dried cranberries, mushrooms, more bread, whatever you prefer.

Provided by birdseed

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups chicken broth
4 cups wild rice
3 cups cubed, stale cranberry-walnut bread
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup pine nuts
1 onion, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
4 cloves garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups chicken broth and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until rice is partially tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix partially-cooked wild rice with chicken broth, cranberry-walnut bread, 1 cup chicken broth, celery, water chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts, onion, apple, apricots, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until wild rice has softened and split, at least 40 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MINNESOTA REAL WILD RICE STUFFING



Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing image

The nutty flavor of wild rice makes a great combo with dried apricots, pine nuts, and traditional ingredients. I combined some recipes and the result was eagerly consumed. When I made this I fully cooked the rice. This is a forgiving and flexible recipe. There are so many different things to add or substitute: walnuts, almonds, orange zest, dried cranberries, mushrooms, more bread, whatever you prefer.

Provided by birdseed

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups chicken broth
4 cups wild rice
3 cups cubed, stale cranberry-walnut bread
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup pine nuts
1 onion, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
4 cloves garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups chicken broth and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until rice is partially tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix partially-cooked wild rice with chicken broth, cranberry-walnut bread, 1 cup chicken broth, celery, water chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts, onion, apple, apricots, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until wild rice has softened and split, at least 40 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MINNESOTA REAL WILD RICE STUFFING



Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing image

The nutty flavor of wild rice makes a great combo with dried apricots, pine nuts, and traditional ingredients. I combined some recipes and the result was eagerly consumed. When I made this I fully cooked the rice. This is a forgiving and flexible recipe. There are so many different things to add or substitute: walnuts, almonds, orange zest, dried cranberries, mushrooms, more bread, whatever you prefer.

Provided by birdseed

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups chicken broth
4 cups wild rice
3 cups cubed, stale cranberry-walnut bread
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup pine nuts
1 onion, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
4 cloves garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups chicken broth and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until rice is partially tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix partially-cooked wild rice with chicken broth, cranberry-walnut bread, 1 cup chicken broth, celery, water chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts, onion, apple, apricots, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until wild rice has softened and split, at least 40 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MINNESOTA REAL WILD RICE STUFFING



Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing image

The nutty flavor of wild rice makes a great combo with dried apricots, pine nuts, and traditional ingredients. I combined some recipes and the result was eagerly consumed. When I made this I fully cooked the rice. This is a forgiving and flexible recipe. There are so many different things to add or substitute: walnuts, almonds, orange zest, dried cranberries, mushrooms, more bread, whatever you prefer.

Provided by birdseed

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups chicken broth
4 cups wild rice
3 cups cubed, stale cranberry-walnut bread
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup pine nuts
1 onion, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
4 cloves garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups chicken broth and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until rice is partially tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix partially-cooked wild rice with chicken broth, cranberry-walnut bread, 1 cup chicken broth, celery, water chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts, onion, apple, apricots, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until wild rice has softened and split, at least 40 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

WILD RICE STUFFING



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I grew up in Minnesota and we ate a lot of wild rice. This stuffing recipe was my Aunt Lorraine's and I continue to use it every time I stuff a turkey. The success depends on the correct amount of spices. I just keep adding until you can smell them in the next room and then it is ready. Besides the spices listed, use salt and pepper to taste. Make the night before but do not stuff the turkey until just before ready to roast.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 turkey giblets (Do not discard giblet water)
1 turkey neck
1 large onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 lb butter
1 French bread
1/4 lb wild rice
2 -3 teaspoons sage
2 -3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 -3 teaspoons garlic salt
1 egg

Steps:

  • Boil cut up giblets and neck until tender.
  • Save the water.
  • Grind giblets and shredded neck meat and place in a large bowl (I use the roasting pan).
  • Chop onion and celery and saute in the butter until tender.
  • Add to the giblet meat.
  • Break up the French bread and add the chunks to the giblets, onion and celery.
  • Pour boiling water over the wild rice and drain.
  • Do not skip this step.
  • Add the drained wild rice to the mixture in the bowl.
  • Add enough giblet water to moisten.
  • Add the spices and one egg.
  • Knead the mixture until well blended, adding more spices and/or giblet water as needed.
  • Refrigerate overnight and stuff mixture into turkey just before ready to roast.
  • May be cooked separately covered with foil for about an hour to an hour and a half in a 325 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 204.5, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality wild rice. Look for rice that is plump and has a deep, nutty color.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. Be sure to use a large pot, as the rice will expand as it cooks.
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
  • While the rice is cooling, prepare the other ingredients for the stuffing. Chop the vegetables and nuts, and cook the sausage (if using).
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, vegetables, nuts, and sausage (if using). Add the seasonings and mix well.
  • Stuff the dressing into a cooked turkey or chicken, or bake it in a casserole dish. If baking in a casserole dish, cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through.

Conclusion:

Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. Whether you are making it for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, this stuffing is sure to be a hit.

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