Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and satisfying Wild Rice Casserole! This recipe puts a delicious twist on classic wild rice, combining nutty wild rice with savory sausage, crisp vegetables, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a festive holiday gathering.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 257.3 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Wild Rice Casserole

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How to Make Wild Rice Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare 1 cup of wild rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of Italian sausage (removed from casings) over medium heat. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the rendered sausage fat.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 celery stalks (chopped) in the reserved sausage fat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, browned sausage, sautéed vegetables, 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans evenly over the top.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

19g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Wild Rice Casserole?

Wild Rice Casserole takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Wild Rice Casserole?

Wild Rice Casserole has approximately 257.3 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Wild Rice Casserole?

The key ingredients for Wild Rice Casserole are Sausage, Onion, Celery, Wild Rice Mix, Fresh Spinach, Dried Sage. See the full list with measurements above.

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