Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing

Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing

Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing is full of fall flavors like herbs, dried cranberries, and bacon. This gorgeous holiday side dish is an irresistible, gluten free version of a classic!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten free

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups wild blend rice Lundberg recommended, see notes
2-1/4 cups chicken stock or broth
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
4 slices bacon chopped
2 Tablespoons butter
1 large shallot or small onion chopped
8 oz mushrooms sliced
2 ribs celery finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Add the wild blend rice, chicken stock or broth, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt to a medium-sized saucepan then bring to a boil over high heat. Place a lid on top then turn heat down to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is al dente. Let the pan sit off the heat with the lid on for 5 minutes then remove the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, and set aside.
Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large, 12" skillet then turn the heat to medium and brown. Scoop the browned bacon into a bowl, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet, then turn the heat up to medium-high. Melt the butter in the skillet then add the shallots or onion, mushrooms, and celery. Saute until the mushrooms have released their liquid and begin to brown then add the dried thyme and season with salt and pepper. Saute until the mushrooms are golden brown and the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and fresh sage then saute until the garlic is very fragrant and golden brown, 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat then add the cooked rice, bacon, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and parmesan cheese, and stir well to combine. Add a splash of chicken broth if needed to loosen the stuffing up a bit. Taste then add salt and pepper if necessary, and then serve.

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Notes

Be sure to use a wild blend rice, vs straight wild rice, or plain brown rice.

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