Best 7 Savory Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors, where savory wild rice casserole takes center stage! This delightful dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining the nutty flavor of wild rice with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, looking for a cozy family meal, or simply craving a comforting dish, this recipe will guide you through the culinary journey to create a savory wild rice casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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

WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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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.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE II



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Quick, easy and very savory! This is a great sidedish recipe for chicken or pork!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
½ cup water chestnuts, sliced
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • In a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, mix chicken broth, uncooked wild rice, water chestnuts, 2 tablespoons butter and salt.
  • Cover, and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes.
  • While rice mixture is baking, melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place mushrooms and onion in skillet, and slowly cook and stir until tender. Stir mushrooms and onion into the wild rice mixture, cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SAVORY WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or duck. I especially like the crunch that the sliced water chestnuts add.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add broth, soup, mushrooms, water chestnuts, sage and rice. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

SAVORY WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or duck. I especially like the crunch that the sliced water chestnuts add.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add broth, soup, mushrooms, water chestnuts, sage and rice. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1032.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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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.

MUSHROOM WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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This goes great with almost any meal. My family loves it. Hope you enjoy. I estimated the prep time.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Oven

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef consomme
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can onion soup or 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (dissolved in 3/4 - 1 cup hot water)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and sliced
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can water
1 (6 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 cup long grain white rice or 1/2 cup long grain brown rice

Steps:

  • Combine butter, beef consomme, and onion soup in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Place in 350 degree oven until butter melts.
  • Add water chestnuts, mushrooms, water, and rice with seasonings that are included in box.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Return to oven and bake uncovered for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 589.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality wild rice. Look for wild rice that is plump and has a rich, nutty flavor. Avoid rice that is broken or has a lot of dust.
  • Toast the wild rice before cooking. This will help to bring out the flavor of the rice and give it a slightly chewy texture.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of this casserole, so make sure it has a lot of flavor. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even a combination of the two.
  • Add some vegetables. Vegetables will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your casserole. You can use any vegetables you like, but some good options include mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Cheeses will add richness and flavor to your casserole. You can use any cheeses you like, but some good options include cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. Wild rice can become mushy if it is overcooked. Cook the casserole until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite to it.

Conclusion:

Savory Wild Rice Casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of wild rice, vegetables, cheeses, and herbs, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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