BACON WILD RICE BAKE

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This casserole is very special to me. I found the recipe when visiting a friend in Canada, and now my daughter send me wild rice from Wisconsin. I like to serve this with Cornish game hens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 small green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook wild rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute green peppers and onion in butter until tender. Add mushrooms and salt; heat through. Stir into wild rice; add bacon., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.