Best 7 Traditional Rice Stuffing Recipes

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**Rice Stuffing: A Savory Side Dish for Special Occasions**

Rice stuffing, also known as dressing, is a culinary delight that elevates any special occasion meal. Originating from humble beginnings as a way to utilize leftover bread, this dish has evolved into a flavorful and versatile side dish. At its core, rice stuffing combines cooked rice with an array of aromatic ingredients, such as herbs, spices, vegetables, and sometimes meat or seafood. The resulting dish is a savory and hearty accompaniment to roasted meats, poultry, and vegetables. This article presents a collection of traditional rice stuffing recipes, each offering unique flavor profiles and textures to complement your main course. From a classic Southern-style stuffing featuring cornbread andouille sausage, to a vegetarian wild rice stuffing bursting with earthy flavors, to a sophisticated mushroom and chestnut stuffing perfect for holiday gatherings, these recipes cater to various tastes and preferences. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect rice stuffing recipe to enhance your next special occasion meal.

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

BEST EVER RICE STUFFING



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Once you taste this scrumptious stuffing you'll understand why we call it the 'best ever.' It's amazing how pecans and an orange add a flavorful twist to rice stuffing.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6.0 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe
2 tablespoons butter
1 large orange, zested and juiced
½ cup toasted, chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute rice in butter until brown, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in contents of seasoning packet and orange zest.
  • Mix together the orange juice and enough water to equal 2-1/3 cups water and add to rice.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 541.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

RICE DRESSING



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This yummy rice mixture is a delightful change from our traditional corn bread dressing. To make it a meal in itself, I sometimes add finely chopped cooked chicken and a little more broth before baking. -Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fresh sage and thyme, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 3-1/2 cups broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and the remaining broth. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Garnish with sage and thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WILD RICE STUFFING



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Since trying this stuffing recipe from my sister, I haven't made any other kind. It's so moist and tasty. When a big bowlful starts circulating around the table, happy holiday smiles get even bigger! -Connie Olson, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Turkey giblets
4 cups water
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Remove liver from giblets if desired. Place giblets and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. , Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter; add to rice. Drain and dice giblets. Stir stuffing, broth and giblets into rice., Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

TRADITIONAL RICE STUFFING



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My mother passed this recipe on to her daughters as it was passed on to her from her mother. It is a delicious alternative to traditional bread stuffing, and my family always requests it when a chicken or turkey is on the menu. It will be a stunning addition to your Sunday night dinner table. As with any good recipe, adjust the seasonings to your taste. This recipe quantity is for an approximately 5-pound chicken.

Provided by Sheila Kampman

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Rice Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 teaspoons dried dill weed, or to taste
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, or more to taste
1 ½ cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, dill weed, poultry seasoning, parsley, ground black pepper, chicken bouillon, and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is just slightly undercooked, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Cool completely before using to stuff a chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 393.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

RICE STUFFING



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Herbs, dried fruit, and bacon instill a wonderful blend of flavor to this distinctive rice stuffing that's perfect for turkey - ready in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; remove from heat.
  • Toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients. Use to stuff one 8- to 10-pound turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 198 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

RICE STUFFING FOR TURKEY



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One of the simplest and best of a number of turkey stuffings I've tried. Cooking time is not given, because it depends on size of the turkey. (Time for cooking rice is included in preparation time).

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups long grain white rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in 3½ cups water.
  • Sauté the onion through garlic in the butter.
  • Combine the rice and onion mixture with raisins through thyme, and mix thoroughly.
  • Stuff the bird just before cooking.

BROWN RICE STUFFING



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Make and share this Brown Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 tablespoon herbes de provence

Steps:

  • Saute celery, onion, bell pepper and carrot in oil over medium heat until onions are translucent and veggies are tender.
  • Add white wine, sage, herbs de provence and parsley and cook until wine is absorbed, stirring frequently.
  • Add brown rice and continue cooking until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve immediately or use as a stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 25.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the stuffing will be. Use fresh herbs, vegetables, and broth.
  • Don't overcook the rice. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and ruin the texture of the stuffing.
  • Let the stuffing cool before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the stuffing to set.
  • Stuff the turkey loosely. Don't pack the stuffing in too tightly, or it will be dry and dense.
  • Bake the turkey at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent the stuffing from drying out.
  • Cover the turkey with foil. This will help to keep the stuffing moist.
  • Baste the turkey regularly. This will help to keep the skin moist and prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Rice stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect addition to any holiday meal, and it can also be served as a side dish or main course. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a rice stuffing recipe that everyone will love.

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