Cranberry-Apple Wild Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add in onion and thyme; stir/saute until the onion softens, about 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Add in salt, pepper, cranberries, apple, broth, and cream; simmer 3 minutes, until the apple begins to plump up.
3. 3
   Stir in the wild rice.
4. 4
   Coat the inside of a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray; transfer rice mixture to dish.
5. 5
   Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, covered, for 20 minutes, or until heated through; serve hot.
6. 6
   OAMC instructionsafter step 4, cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
7. 7
   Defrost casserole in the refrigerator overnight, if necessary.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees; let casserole come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake, covered, for 20 minutes, or until heated through; serve hot.