Best 6 Wild Rice Brunch Casserole Recipes

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Wild rice brunch casserole is a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its unique nutty flavor and chewy texture, wild rice adds a delightful twist to this classic casserole. This flavorful dish can be customized with various ingredients to suit your preferences, making it a perfect option for special occasions or a comforting meal on a lazy weekend.

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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

WILD RICE BRUNCH CASSEROLE



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Wild rice is one of our state's prized foods. Paired with our garden specialty-fresh asparagus-this recipe can't miss!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (4 ounces) wild rice
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
5 tablespoons butter, divided
12 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
CHEESE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded Colby or Gouda cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Spread in greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Place asparagus and 1/2 in. of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, saute ham in 2 tablespoons butter until lightly browned. Spoon over wild rice. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In the same skillet, heat remaining butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Spoon over ham; top with asparagus., For sauce, heat oil in a saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese, ginger and pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. , Pour over casserole. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 260mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g 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

SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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You can assemble this casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.-Elsie Pritschau, Ravenna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add the rice and sausage. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EGG CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND WILD RICE



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I made this Christmas morning and loved it. The cider sauce really put it over the top for me. It's a nice change from my usual sausage and egg concoction! Bonus: I have extra wild rice for my dinner! Serve the cider sauce warm with the casserole for that wonderful sweet-salty flavor combination!

Provided by Karen Kallem

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 thick-cut bacon slices
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
9 eggs, beaten
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
¾ cup cooked wild rice
⅔ cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup croutons
⅓ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup apple cider
½ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/4-quart casserole dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  • Pour most of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet with the drippings. Saute mushrooms and onion in the butter mixture until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and scrape into a bowl to cool.
  • Beat eggs and half-and-half together in a large bowl until smooth. Crumble bacon into the egg mixture; add mushroom mixture, wild rice, Swiss cheese, croutons, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Beat apple cider, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon together in a saucepan until smooth; bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, add 2 tablespoons butter, and stir until butter is melted smoothly into the liquid. Serve with the casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 347.9 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1021.3 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

Tips:

  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it as directed and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
  • If you don't have any cooked wild rice, you can use instant wild rice instead. Just follow the package directions for cooking.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the casserole. Some good options include broccoli, peppers, or mushrooms.
  • If you like a cheesy casserole, you can add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese to the top before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

This wild rice brunch casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weekend breakfast. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new breakfast recipe, give this wild rice brunch casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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