Wild Rice and Basmati Dressing with Sausage and Sage

Name: Wild Rice and Basmati Dressing with Sausage and Sage
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. bulk pork sausage; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for casserole dish; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 1/4 lb. small mushrooms (such as white button), sliced; 2/3 c. wild rice, rinsed and drained; 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage; 2 bay leaves; 2/3 c. basmati rice; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Oct 31, 2012

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wild rice and basmati dressing with sausage and sage

Anna Williams

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Cal/Serv:

273

For this take on Thanksgiving dressing, two types of rice are cooked in a fragrant medley of mushrooms and onions sautéed in butter, bay leaf, and fresh sage.

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Ingredients

1 lb. bulk pork sausage
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for casserole dish
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1/4 lb. small mushrooms (such as white button), sliced
2/3 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a plate; set aside. Discard fat and wipe pan clean.
2. Step 2In same pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in wild rice. Add broth, sage, and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Stir in basmati rice, cover, and continue to cook until both rices are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and stir in reserved sausage, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 350°F. Allow rice mixture to rest in pot while oven preheats. Transfer to a buttered 3-quart casserole dish and bake until hot and browned on top, about 20 minutes.