Fruited Wild Rice Dressing

Name: Fruited Wild Rice Dressing
Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix; 6 cups (1/2; 1 pound ground pork sausage; 2 small onions, chopped; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chicken broth

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix
6 cups (1/2
1 pound ground pork sausage
2 small onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth

Directions

1

Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl, and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
2

Place bread cubes on a large-rimmed pan and toast at 325° for 20 minutes or until dry. Set aside.
3

Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is well browned; drain.
4

Saute onion and celery in butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender.
5

Combine rice, bread, sausage, sauteed vegetables, dried fruit, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss well. Drizzle broth evenly over dressing. Toss well. Transfer dressing to a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish.
6

Bake, covered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 25 to 30 more minutes or until browned.