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Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing

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A gluten-free wild rice stuffing full of fall flavors like herbs, dried cranberries, bacon, mushrooms, and almonds. This easy, no-bake side dish is a sophisticated alternative to traditional bread stuffing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups wild blend rice (Lundberg recommended)
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook wild rice blend with chicken broth and bay leaf according to package instructions; remove bay leaf and fluff rice with a fork.
  2. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in skillet.
  3. Add olive oil to skillet with bacon fat; sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
  4. Stir in dried cranberries, sliced almonds, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
  5. Combine cooked wild rice, sautéed mixture, and crispy bacon in a large bowl; mix well.
  6. Serve warm as a side dish or keep warm in a crockpot until ready to serve.

Notes

This wild rice stuffing is a great gluten-free alternative to traditional bread stuffing and can be kept warm in a crockpot before serving. Adding roasted butternut squash is a delicious optional variation to enhance fall flavors.

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