Best 12 Wild Rice With Sausage Recipes

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Wild rice with sausage is a hearty and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The combination of wild rice, sausage, and vegetables creates a flavorful and filling meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, wild rice with sausage is a great option. With so many variations on this classic recipe, you are sure to find one that suits your taste.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE & WILD RICE BAKE



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Wild rice bake makes an easy, hearty meal out of a Northwoods classic casserole recipe.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Casserole     Rice and Grains     Pork     Rice     Sausage     Main Course     Pork     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Grain     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Side Dish     Main Course

Yield 6 (1-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-ounce) package sage-seasoned pork sausage
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1 rib (1/2 cup) celery, sliced
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
1 small (1/2 cup) red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until browned. Drain fat.
  • Place cooked sausage into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream; stir to combine. Cover; bake 1 1/2-2 hours or until rice is tender. Stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 850 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 13 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.

WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is bi-cultural if you will - pork sausage from the South and wild rice from Minnesota, and I have to hand it to those folks from Minnesota on this one. We don't grow wild rice down here, but it is delicious, so I order my wild rice from a reservation store at Leech Lake, Minnesota operated by the Band of Ojibwe. Of course, I will point out that Leech Lake is very near the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Try this recipe - it is simple and delicious.

Provided by The Fat Man

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pork sausage (your choice of hot or mild)
1 cup wild rice (not cooked)
1 cup white onion, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
fresh black pepper (3 grinds (or more)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash wild rice several times under cold water until water runs clear. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in skillet and then fry sausage over medium high heat, breaking up into as small pieces as possible. Do not overcook--cook just until all pink is gone. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  • In same skillet saute onion, celery, carrot and bell pepper over medium high heat until just beginning to brown lightly. Toss frequently.
  • Add wild rice to skillet and continue to saute a while longer, tossing frequently to coat wild rice with oil but do not let it burn.
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add Cream of Celery soup to skillet and mix quickly, then add 2 soup cans of water and stir until well mixed.
  • When well mixed, add reserved sausage meat and mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil, immediately remove from stove and pour into a buttered casserole (at least 2 qts.) and cover with foil.
  • Place in oven and bake. After 30 minutes check and add a small amount of additional water if necessary, and stir well.
  • Cook until most liquid is absorbed, but not until casserole is dry, about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 1950.4, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 24.9

WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup wild rice
3 cups boiling water
1 pound pork sausage, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large acorn squash, quartered lengthwise and seeded
3 cups cooked Brussels sprouts or peas

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over rice and let stand 10 minutes; drain.
  • Cook sausage until most of the fat has been rendered; drain fat. Add sausage to rice and place in 9 by 13 inch baking dish or similar shallow casserole.
  • Place squash quarters on top of sausage and rice; cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Just before serving, fill squash quarters with cooked Brussels sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE & SAUSAGE WILD RICE



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Chunks of apples and summer sausage bring a delicious, sweet-and-savory contrast to wild rice. My husband absolutely loves it, and the prep work takes only 15 minutes.-Rebecca McIntire, Manitou Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 ounces summer sausage, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
1 cup beef broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, celery and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. , Add rice, apples and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add cider, broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

ONE-POT SAUSAGE & MUSHROOM WILD RICE



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We've dressed up this one-pot wild rice dish with rich sausage, fragrant herbs, and earthy mushrooms. During the holidays, it can be a decadent alternative to traditional stuffing, but it's also a comforting and elegant dish for any time of the year.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb bulk sausage
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
8 oz sliced fresh white mushrooms
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through. Drain, and set aside.
  • Clean out Dutch oven; melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown and soften. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and stir to melt; stir in mushrooms and celery. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release juices and then brown.
  • Stir in wine; simmer 3 to 4 minutes, scraping pan to release browned bits. Once liquid is almost evaporated, stir in sausage, broth and whipping cream; stir in wild rice. Heat to boiling over high heat; cover, and cook over medium-low heat 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, without stirring, until rice is tender. Top with parsley and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

WILD RICE & SAUSAGE HOT DISH



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A good cold weather dinner. You can sauté the vegetables to soften before adding to the pot if you like, but I've found that adding them to the rice while it is cooking softens them sufficiently. . For convenience, packaged matchstick-cut carrots work well for quick fine chopping. A 16-oz roll of turkey breakfast sausage can be substituted for the12-oz roll of pork sausage.

Provided by Low Stress Feasting

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pot, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups raw wild rice
6 cups water
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped (or to taste)
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped (or to taste)
12 ounces bulk pork sausage
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions - the Minnesota hand-harvested type I use takes 35-45 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and add to rice pot.
  • Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain and set aside.
  • Once rice is done, mix sausage into pot. Add soups; stir to combine well. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 507, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 13.3

WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE DRESSING



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A bowl of this sausage and wild rice combo can be a meal in itself.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup wild-rice blend
1/3 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil. Add salt; stir in wild-rice blend (do not add seasoning packet). Return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook until rice has absorbed all liquid, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together rice, sausage, parsley, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

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

BROWN AND WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE AND FENNEL



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Categories     Pork     Rice     Side     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 2 Main-course or 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1/2 cup wild rice
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 12-ounce fennel bulb, trimmed, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon chopped fennel seeds
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 cups long-grain brown rice
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Simmer water and wild rice in small saucepan 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry sausage until cooked through, breaking up sausage with fork, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to same saucepan. Mix in fennel, bell pepper and fennel seeds and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add to sausage. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same saucepan. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add brown rice and stir 1 minute. Mix in broth and wild rice. Season with pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Add hot rice to sausage mixture and toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve hot.

CORN AND WILD RICE SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Food Processor     Rice     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Sausage     Corn     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/4 cups wild rice (about 7 1/2 ounces)
6 1/4 cups frozen corn kernels (about 2 1/2 pounds) thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 ounces fully cooked smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 carrots, peeled, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups half and half
Chopped fresh chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend 3 3/4 cups corn and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and onions and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups chicken broth and bring soup to simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup 15 minutes.
  • Add cooked wild rice, corn puree and remaining 2 1/2 cups corn kernels to soup. Cook until wild rice is very tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes longer. Mix in half and half. Thin soup with more chicken broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup over medium-low heat before continuing.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chives and parsley and serve.

CAJUN WILD RICE



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This is a Cajun-inspired gourmet wild rice dish that I created. It's quick and easy, and can even be cooked unattended in a rice cooker!

Provided by Josh Mobley

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
¼ cup water
½ pound andouille sausage, diced
½ cup diced sweet onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the wild rice, chicken broth, water, sausage, onion, mushrooms and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cream of mushroom soup. It's that easy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 988.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips for Making Wild Rice with Sausage:

  • Choose the right sausage: For the best flavor, use a high-quality sausage that is made with fresh, flavorful meat. Italian sausage, bratwurst, and kielbasa are all popular choices for this dish.
  • Cook the sausage properly: Be sure to cook the sausage all the way through before adding it to the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming greasy or undercooked.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth that you use to cook the rice will greatly impact the flavor of the dish. Use a broth that is made with real meat or vegetables, and avoid using water.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables such as onions, celery, and carrots can add flavor and texture to the dish. Be sure to sauté the vegetables before adding them to the rice.
  • Let the rice rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the rice to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Wild rice with sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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