SPICY SAUSAGE RICE STUFFING IN ROASTED TURKEY

SPICY SAUSAGE RICE STUFFING IN ROASTED TURKEY image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Spanish Rice
1-1/2 cups water
One 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon oregano
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
12 oz. hot smoked sausage, diced
1/2 cup corn, thawed if frozen or drained if canned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
12 lb. turkey, cleaned

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In medium sauce pan, add water, tomatoes, oregano, rice and contents of seasoning packet. Over medium heat, bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low boil, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove from heat. While rice is cooking, in medium skillet over medium heat, add butter, onion, celery, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add cooked rice, corn, salt, pepper and cheese. Mix to combine. Mix in egg. Place stuffing in cleaned turkey. Secure ends with toothpicks or skewers. Place on rack in baking pan. Place stuffed turkey in preheated oven and bake for three hours or until juices run clear when pricked with a fork. Note: If preferred, stuffing can be baked separately in covered baking dish for 25 minutes at 350°.