SAVORY WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or duck. I especially like the crunch that the sliced water chestnuts add.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add broth, soup, mushrooms, water chestnuts, sage and rice. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.