Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing wild rice and mushroom casserole, a harmonious blend of earthy flavors and textures. This hearty and comforting dish combines the nutty goodness of wild rice with an assortment of succulent mushrooms, creating a symphony of umami flavors. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the tender rice and the meaty mushrooms, enhanced by a creamy sauce that brings everything together in perfect harmony. Alongside the main recipe, we offer a collection of variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences and tastes. Vegetarians will delight in the meatless version, while those seeking a gluten-free option can rejoice in our alternative recipe. Additionally, we present a luxurious wild rice and mushroom casserole with chicken, elevating this classic dish to new heights of flavor and richness. Explore the culinary possibilities and find your perfect match among these delectable recipes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
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
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
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Canada. From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Rice
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, thyme, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stock or broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Wash mushrooms well; slice large mushrooms into thick slices, cut small mushrooms in half.
- Melt butter in a large stovetop casserole dish. Add onions; saute until golden brown. Add prepared mushrooms; saute until lightly browned. Season to taste with remaining salt and pepper. Stir in rice mixture and any stock or broth not absorbed.
- Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes. To serve, sprinkle parsley over top.
DELIGHTFUL CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
This casserole is heavenly! It has the most wonderful flavor! This one is best if you cook the chicken, rather than buy pre-cooked chicken or use leftovers, because you cook the rice in the broth, which is the secret to the delicious flavor. I got this recipe off of another site and everyone that I have served it to just loves it!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix water, onion, celery, wine, salt, and curry powder in large saucepan.
- Add chicken breasts.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Turn down heat and simmer for one hour.
- Remove from heat and strain.
- Reserve broth.
- Place chicken in fridge to cool.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare the rice according to package directions, replacing water with reserved broth.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix chicken, mushrooms, and rice in bowl.
- Blend in soup and sour cream.
- Mix well.
- Lightly grease or spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Spoon mixture into dish.
- Cook for one hour.
- NOTE: If mixture is chilled before cooking, allow to stand at room temp for 30 mins before baking.
CHICKEN MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chicken Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat; sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in butter with curry powder until vegetables are tender (3-5 minutes).
- Add the water, chicken, pepper, and poultry seasoning; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until chicken is tender (40 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken and vegetables to a lightly greased 2-quart casserole or baking pan, and cook rice according to package directions in the broth remaining in the skillet (subbing broth for the water called for in the package directions; you'll need to add a cup or so of broth or water to get to the amount listed) (25 minutes).
- In another skillet, melt butter, and sauté mushrooms and artichokes until tender (10 minutes).
- Combine rice, mushroom/artichoke mixture, sour cream, soup, and salt with chicken/veg mixture in casserole.
- Bake, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 103, Sodium 849.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 36.4
CREAMY WILD MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
This is not just mushroom soup and rice. This combines fresh herbs wild mushrooms, fennel, onions, sherry and a creamy cheesy bechemel sauce, all topped with a crunchy crusty topping. This is a rich decadent side dish which is amazing with roasted turkey, chicken, cornish hens or pork. Using any rice you want, a quick cooking, or any boxed rice, or the old fashioned way. But I take the short cut for this to make my life easier, but either way, the casserole is great.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the bread crumbs -- In a small food processor, take a couple slices of bread and process till you get fine crumbs. Measure out 1 1/2 cups. Then you can either buy ground or chopped fine pecans or you can grind your own. I like to buy the small 1/2 cup packages when I only need a small amount. In a large saute pan, add the the butter and melt on medium high, add the bread crumbs and nuts and cook until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes is all it takes. Remove and let cool.
- Rice -- Make the rice according to directions. Any time I cook with rice, couscous, etc., I try to use chicken or vegetable broth rather than water to cook the grains. It just adds so much flavor with little work, but that is optional. Cook the rice and add to a 13x9 greased (or sprayed with pam) casserole dish.
- Vegetables -- In that same pan we made the bread crumbs in (no need to use another pan), heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat and add the fennel, onions and mushrooms and cook on medium until they have become translucent and the mushrooms tender, about 7-10 minutes. then add the thyme, parsley salt and pepper and mix well. Add this to the rice in the casserole dish and lightly mix.
- Sauce -- Once again in that same pan, add the butter and melt on medium, then add the flour and mix to make a roux. Let it cook just a minute. Now add the milk and stir well. Add in the sherry and then the seasoning. Bring to a medium boil just until it slightly thickens and then add in the shredded cheese and stir. Cook until nice a creamy and thick. Should resemble a nice cheese sauce. Pour this mixture over the rice and vegetables. Lightly toss to combine.
- Topping -- Top with those bread crumbs and bake at 350 for 20 minutes until bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 673.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 11.1
WILD RICE, ORZO AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
Make and share this Wild Rice, Orzo and Mushroom Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Cook the wild rice in the broth according to package directions.
- Saute mushrooms in oil and butter and cook until liquid has almost evaporated.
- Add mushrooms and parsley to rice and orzo. Mix well,
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Tips:
- Prep the Ingredients: Before cooking, make sure all the ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This includes rinsing the wild rice and chopping the vegetables.
- Use a Dutch Oven or Casserole Dish: This type of cookware is ideal for cooking the wild rice and mushroom casserole, as it can withstand high temperatures and evenly distributes the heat.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Sautéing the mushrooms before adding them to the casserole enhances their flavor and gives them a slightly crispy texture.
- Use Vegetable Broth: Vegetable broth adds a savory and flavorful base to the casserole. You can use store-bought or homemade vegetable broth.
- Cover and Simmer: Cover the casserole dish and simmer the casserole over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add Herbs and Seasonings: Feel free to adjust the seasonings in the recipe to your liking. You can add additional herbs like thyme or rosemary, or adjust the amount of salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
This wild rice and mushroom casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. The combination of wild rice, mushrooms, and vegetables creates a delicious and satisfying casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its ease of preparation and versatility, this recipe is a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions. Enjoy!
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