Best 8 Nifs Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and comforting dish to warm up your taste buds? Look no further than wild rice casserole. This hearty and delectable dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and fulfilled. With its combination of nutty wild rice, tender chicken or mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

This versatile dish can be easily customized to suit your preferences. For a classic flavor, try the NIFs Wild Rice Casserole recipe, which features a creamy mushroom sauce and a crispy onion topping. If you're looking for a meaty option, the Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a great choice, with tender chicken breast and a flavorful wild rice stuffing. And for a vegetarian option, the Vegetarian Wild Rice Casserole is packed with hearty vegetables and a creamy sauce, making it a satisfying and flavorful dish.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the comforting and delicious flavors of wild rice casserole. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this culinary delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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This hearty mix of wild rice, creamy white beans and aromatic vegetables (spinach, leeks, fennel and mushrooms) makes a satisfying meatless main course or a very substantial side dish for Thanksgiving - and beyond. If you want to go all out, use some exotic mushrooms such as chanterelles, maitake (hen of the woods) or black trumpet, but a basic combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms also works perfectly.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, casseroles, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups vegetable, mushroom or chicken broth or stock
Fine sea salt
1 1/4 cups wild rice, rinsed
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 pound sliced mushrooms, preferably a mix of different kinds
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and chopped
5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)
7 fat garlic cloves (4 chopped, 3 finely grated or crushed into a paste)
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 (14-ounce) cans white beans (7 cups)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or basil)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 cups panko or coarse bread crumbs
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Taste broth; if bland, season to taste with salt. In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice, lower heat, cover and simmer until just tender, about 40 minutes or according to package directions. Fluff rice with a fork, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sauté vegetables: In a large, heavy skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer cooked mushrooms to a plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining mushrooms and another tablespoon oil, adding more oil to the skillet if it looks dry.
  • In the empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in leeks, fennel and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in spinach, chopped garlic, tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic starts turning golden, another 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, and oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
  • In a blender, purée 2 cans beans with their liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 grated garlic clove, and salt to taste. (If your beans are unsalted, they might need more than you'd think.)
  • Stir bean purée, remaining whole beans (drained), mushrooms, cilantro, parsley and cooked wild rice into skillet with vegetables. Taste and add more salt or lemon as needed; it should be well seasoned. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, rosemary, lemon zest, remaining 2 grated garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and Parmesan, if using.
  • Sprinkle evenly on top of casserole and bake until golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, topped with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 692, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

NIF'S WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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An excellent dish that is always a hit during family gatherings, even with the vegetarians! You can also cut the amount of cheese and it's a really healthy dish and vegan as well. Make the rice ahead of time. It can take a while for those little guys to cook and open. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wild rice, cook as directed to equal almost 4 cups cooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (juice too)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute mushrooms and onions in olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick pan.
  • Mix all ingredients and add to 2 quart casserole dish and cover. Bake 1 hour at 350°F.
  • Sprinkle toasted almonds on top (optional). I use them.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE II



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Quick, easy and very savory! This is a great sidedish recipe for chicken or pork!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
½ cup water chestnuts, sliced
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • In a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, mix chicken broth, uncooked wild rice, water chestnuts, 2 tablespoons butter and salt.
  • Cover, and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes.
  • While rice mixture is baking, melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place mushrooms and onion in skillet, and slowly cook and stir until tender. Stir mushrooms and onion into the wild rice mixture, cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

WILD RICE HARVEST CASSEROLE



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Fall is the ideal time to enjoy a big helping of this hearty casserole, packed with wild rice and chicken and topped with cashews. When we serve this for our two daughters' birthday party, it gets raves! -Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chicken broth
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 cup cashew pieces
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown chicken and celery in butter. In a large bowl, combine soup and broth until smooth. Add the mushrooms, onion, rice, poultry seasoning and chicken mixture. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with cashews. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. -Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cream, chicken, rice, mushrooms, pimientos and parsley; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Rustic and filling, this wild rice casserole is the perfect warm dish for cool evenings.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
4 cups wild rice medley, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the chicken and rice to the pan and stir until fully combined.
  • Transfer the rice mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Top with the parsley before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 9 grams

WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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I requested this recipe after sampling it at a Cub Scout potluck. I often make it the night before, regrigerate it and bake it the next day-Elmeda Johnson, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken with rice soup, undiluted
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon each celery salt, garlic salt and onion salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, soup, onion, rice, mushrooms and seasonings; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Goes great with roast turkey, chicken, salmon, or trout. An impressive dish to have when guests arrive. Very hearty eating.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild rice, uncooked
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth ok)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a strainer or sieve and rinse with cold water for about 1 minute, scouring rice with fingers; drain.
  • Place rice in a saucepan with the broth and salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 40-45 minutes or until tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • If when tender, any liquid remains, drain it.
  • Cook the mushrooms, onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic in butter in a skillet until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix together the rice, vegetables, and cheese, and spread in a greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Cover the pan and bake at 325F for 35-45 minutes or until the casserole is heated through nicely.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a medium-grain wild rice. This type of rice will cook evenly and hold its shape well in the casserole.
  • Rinse the wild rice before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. The cooking time will vary depending on the brand of rice you use.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Use a creamy soup base for your casserole. This will help to bind the ingredients together and create a rich, flavorful sauce.
  • Add some shredded cheese to the casserole. This will help to melt and create a gooey, delicious topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your casserole dish.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to set the casserole and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Wild rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover wild rice. With its hearty flavor and creamy texture, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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