WILD RICE CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS

WILD RICE CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup wild rice

1 chopped onion

3 stalks chopped celery

1-2 cans sliced mushrooms, drained

1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 tsp. seasoned salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. butter

1 quart chicken broth

1/2 cup slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS:

Wash rice. I put rice in a strainer with TINY holes and pour boiling water over it. Some people prefer to rinse with cold water.

Combine all the ingredients. Place in a casserole. Bake covered at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until all chicken broth is absorbed. May be prepared in advance. This freezes well. Recipe can be doubled.

Comments: 24

Rachel D. Dec 30, 2007, 9:01am EST

Sounds delicious! Too bad you have to take out a Home Equity loan to buy wild rice!

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Chuck M. Dec 30, 2007, 9:02am EST

That does sound good!

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☃ Aunt Shanny Dec 30, 2007, 9:11am EST

I absolutely love this stuff!

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ness m. Dec 30, 2007, 9:40am EST

You could add cooked chicken or turkey sounds lovely will give it a try

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HEIDI F. Dec 30, 2007, 9:47am EST

sounds great. my mom used to make this for us when i was growing up and its a favorite of mine.

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Marianne M. Dec 30, 2007, 10:49am EST

Thanks for all the great comments.

It is expensive, Rachel, but a nice splurge for something special.

You are right, Ness. Chicken or turkey would be an excellent addition.

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Joan O. Dec 30, 2007, 11:57am EST

It does sound like a wonderful dish.

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Mariana T. Dec 30, 2007, 2:03pm EST

I love rice dishes - this one sounds sumptuous - hello my dear Marianne and so sorry I've not been around to comment - I have so very much to catch up on - all your articles etc. but just wanted to stop by and say - Happy New year - may it be filled with loads of happiness and good health and for sure lots of good food! Salud.

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Jenna is around here somewhere s. Dec 30, 2007, 3:46pm EST

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Jo C. Dec 30, 2007, 4:39pm EST

All I can add is......yum!

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Jo C. Dec 30, 2007, 4:39pm EST

P.S. Leave just a bit next to the trash can about 8 pm when I do my usual foraging. I know that is past dinner time but I get a second wave of hunger about then.
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Marianne M. Dec 30, 2007, 4:44pm EST

Thanks for all of the nice comments!

JC! There won't be any left. I actually made it again for our dinner today. It's in the oven as I write this and smells pretty darn good! Just ring the bell and come on in ...

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