Wild Rice Stuffing

Name: Wild Rice Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Turkey giblets; 4 cups water; 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup butter; 2-1/2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + simmering Bake: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This wild rice stuffing has a nutty, earthy flavor and a pleasant chewy texture. It pairs beautifully with a plate of Thanksgiving turkey and gravy.

Ingredients

Turkey giblets
4 cups water
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Directions

Remove liver from giblets if desired. Place giblets and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender.
Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter; mix in cooked rice. Drain and dice giblets. Stir giblets, rice, stuffing and broth into rice mixture.
Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 279 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

Since trying this stuffing recipe from my sister, I haven't made any other kind. It's so moist and tasty. When a big bowlful starts circulating around the table, happy holiday smiles get even bigger! —Connie Olson, Green River, Wyoming

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