Northwoods Wild Rice

Name: Northwoods Wild Rice
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; Seasoned salt to taste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup salted cashews

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Seasoned salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup salted cashews

Directions

1

Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid. While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and mushrooms until tender. Add rice, seasoned salt and pepper. Heat through. Just before serving, top with cashews and reserved bacon.
2

For a make-ahead dish, place cooked rice mixture in a 2-qt. casserole; top with cashews and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to reheat. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.