CONTEST-WINNING MUSHROOM WILD RICE

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This colorful casserole is a standout from my mother's collection of family recipes. Excellent texture and taste guarantee it won't play second fiddle to either the turkey or the pumpkin pie! -Charlene Baert, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 teaspoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
8 bacon strips, diced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, wild rice, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in brown rice. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, onion, peppers and celery until vegetables are tender. Stir in broth and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. , Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the mushroom mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; stir in almonds and bacon. Drain rice; add mushroom mixture., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Zama Chili
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try to make it anyway.


rao waqas
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I'm going to make this dish for my next potluck. It looks like it will be a hit.


Legend Bilal
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new meatless dishes to try. This one looks like a winner!


Khansaab Wazir
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.


Abubor Manaria
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The ingredient list is a bit too long for my taste.


jona jane respecia
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This dish looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Cazandra Roodt
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any wild rice. Can I use brown rice instead?


Dondon
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making some adjustments to suit your own taste.


KAMROI MD
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing!


Zaina Khalil
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Jewen Khan
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The rice was a bit mushy for my liking, but the mushrooms were delicious.


deairaa._
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


PAK ARMY
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I'm not usually a fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The wild rice and sauce were delicious.


Roman Cdry
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms.


Keith Hayes
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So good! I added a bit of extra garlic and it was perfect.


Ismail Abubakar
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


itx Khano
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of wild rice and brown rice, and it was still delicious.


DJ Family 1515
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mushrooms and wild rice are a great combination, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.


Hasibur Islam
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This mushroom wild rice was a hit at our dinner party! It was so flavorful and delicious, and the wild rice gave it a really nice texture.