Best 7 Rice And Sausage Stuffing Recipes

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**Kickstart your holiday feast with a savory and comforting dish: Rice and Sausage Stuffing. This classic side dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring succulent sausage, fluffy rice, aromatic herbs, and a touch of tangy cranberries. Explore a collection of diverse recipes that cater to your taste preferences and dietary needs. From traditional Southern-style stuffing to vegetarian and gluten-free variations, each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved dish. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable side dish that will elevate your holiday gathering.**

**Traditional Southern-Style Rice and Sausage Stuffing:**

* This quintessential recipe captures the essence of classic Southern cooking, combining ground pork sausage, long-grain rice, celery, onion, and a medley of herbs and spices.

**Vegetarian Rice Stuffing:**

* For a meatless alternative, this recipe swaps out sausage for a combination of sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and spinach. The addition of walnuts adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.

**Gluten-Free Rice and Sausage Stuffing:**

* This recipe caters to those with gluten sensitivities, using gluten-free bread cubes instead of traditional white bread. The stuffing is still packed with all the classic flavors, including sausage, celery, onion, and herbs.

**Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing:**

* This unique twist on rice stuffing incorporates moist and flavorful cornbread cubes, along with ground sausage, celery, onion, and herbs. The result is a delectable mix of textures and flavors.

**Apple and Sausage Stuffing:**

* This recipe adds a touch of sweetness and crunch to the traditional stuffing, featuring diced apples, ground sausage, celery, onion, and herbs. The apples add a delightful burst of flavor in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROAST TURKEY WITH WILD RICE, SAUSAGE, AND APPLE STUFFING



Roast Turkey with Wild Rice, Sausage, and Apple Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings of 2/3 cup stuffing and 4 ounces skinless turkey

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cooking apple, such as a Golden Delicious, Gravenstein, or Rome, peeled, cored, and chopped
2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Pinch ground mace or nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound fresh Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (8 to 10 pound) turkey, fresh or thawed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the stuffing: Combine the wild rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and just bursting, about 30 minutes. (Times may very depending on the brand of rice used.) Drain and set aside.
  • Adjust an oven rack to lowest position and remove other racks. Preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, apple, celery, garlic, thyme, mace, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cook until it loses most of its rosy color, but not so much that it's dry, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the cooked wild rice, pecans, and parsley into the vegetable mixture. (This can be made the day before.)
  • For the turkey: Remove turkey parts from neck and breast cavities and reserve for other uses, if desired. Dry bird well with paper towels, inside and out. Melt the butter together with the poultry seasoning. Salt and pepper inside the bird cavity. Loosely add the stuffing to the cavity and set the bird on a rack in a roasting pan, breast-side up, and brush generously with the seasoned butter, then season with salt and pepper. Tent the top of the bird with foil.
  • Roast the turkey for about 2 hours undisturbed. Remove and discard the foil. Baste with the remaining butter. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, about 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove turkey from oven and tent with foil for 15 minutes before carving.

WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



Wild Rice and Sausage Stuffing image

A picture of this dish should be in the dictionary under "savory". Made this a few times, years ago, to rave reviews and have been looking for the recipe ever since. Found it. I recommend baking it separately in a casserole and don't wait for a holiday. This is good anytime. If you prefer, leave out the bacon and sausage, it's still great. Cooking wild rice is not included in prep or cook times.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked wild rice
8 ounces mild sausage
4 slices bacon, cut into 1 ",pieces
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed sage leaf
2 cups breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble and cook the sausage, drain and set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet and add bacon, onion, mushrooms and celery; saute until bacon is crisp and vegetables are slightly softened.
  • Add this to the wild rice, along with the oregano, sage and bread crumbs; add cooked sausage; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake, covered, in an oiled casserole at 350° for 30-40 minutes; add 1/4 to 1/2 cup stock, if needed, for moisture.

WILD RICE, SAUSAGE AND FENNEL STUFFING



Wild Rice, Sausage and Fennel Stuffing image

Categories     Rice     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Fennel     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups wild rice (about 9 ounces), rinsed, drained
1 cup water
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3 small fennel bulbs, trimmed, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine broth, rice, 1 cup water and fennel seeds in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until rice is tender, stirring occasionally, about 55 minutes. Drain.
  • Sauté sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to paper towels and drain. Add chopped fennel bulbs and onions to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until vegetables are golden, about 10 minutes. Add rice and sausage to skillet. Sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in walnuts, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. If serving as side dish, rewarm covered in 350°F. oven for 20 minutes.) Transfer to bowl and serve. If using as stuffing, cool completely and fill bird.

STICKY RICE STUFFING WITH CHINESE SAUSAGE AND SHIITAKES



Sticky Rice Stuffing with Chinese Sausage and Shiitakes image

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Chestnut     Dairy Free     Peanut Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups Thai long grain sticky rice, or regular short-grain sticky rice
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large shallots, sliced into 1/4" rings
1/2 pound shiitakes mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
6 ounces Chinese sausage (about 4 links), sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup Shaoxing Chinese wine or dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup jarred peeled roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Kosher salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Special equipment:
12-inch cast iron skillet

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in a colander, and then transfer to a medium bowl. Cover with 1 inch of water and let soak at room temperature overnight. Drain thoroughly.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast, stirring, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside, reserving skillet.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add the shallots and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the shallots are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until the sausages curl slightly, 1 minute more. Add the sherry, bring to a boil, and cook until syrupy, about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, chestnuts, rice, and toasted pine nuts and toss until the rice kernels are evenly coated. Stir in the broth or water and season with salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the rice is cooked, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Garnish rice "stuffing" with sliced scallions before serving.

RICE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



Rice and sausage stuffing image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield About 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound sausage meat, sweet or hot
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 1/2 cups mushrooms cut into half-inch cubes
1 teaspoon finely chopped dried or fresh rosemary
3 cups cooked rice (see recipe)
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put the sausage meat and onion in a saucepan, and cook, stirring to break up lumps, until the meat loses its raw look and the onion is wilted. Add the garlic, celery, green peppers and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, about five minutes.
  • Drain the sausage mixture, if desired, and return it to the saucepan. Add the rosemary and stir to blend. Add the rice, salt and pepper, and stir. Let cool briefly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 484 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRANDMA'S SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFING



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"Grandma's stuffing can be the scene-stealer of the whole dinner. Thanksgiving really boils down to basics - family, friends and food - and after the challenging year we have all experienced, we really appreciate every second and every morsel," says Rosanna.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
Kosher salt
2 1/2 cups rice (uncooked)
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, diced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned; remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the onion, beef and veal, season with a big pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes; add to the bowl with the sausage.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions until al dente. Combine the rice, meat mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan and chicken broth in a large bowl.
  • Place the mixture in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

WILD RICE, GOAT CHEESE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



Wild Rice, Goat Cheese and Sausage Stuffing image

This recipe is actually from rissatoo. I just changed it to turkey sausage and feta to check the nutritional info.

Provided by Chef Haileej

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 loaves country bread, cubed and dried
1 lb turkey sausage
7 cups cooked wild rice
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
5 cups fat free chicken broth
16 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Same Directions as the recipe #266913 by rissatoo.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your stuffing stand out. Look for high-quality sausage, long-grain rice, and fresh herbs.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Undercooked sausage can be dangerous. Make sure to cook it until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant. Cook it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Season the stuffing generously: Stuffing is a great place to use your favorite herbs and spices. Don't be afraid to experiment until you find a combination that you love.
  • Let the stuffing rest: After you have cooked the stuffing, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and absorb all of the flavors.

Conclusion:

Rice and sausage stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious and memorable stuffing that your family and friends will love. Give it a try today!

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