Best 11 Wild Rice With Sausage Recipes

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**Wild rice with sausage** is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. This dish is made with a combination of wild rice, sausage, vegetables, and seasonings. The wild rice gives the dish a nutty flavor and chewy texture, while the sausage adds a smoky and savory flavor. The vegetables add sweetness and crunch, and the seasonings help to bring all of the flavors together. This dish is easy to make and can be served as a main course or side dish.

There are **two different recipes** for wild rice with sausage included in the article.

- The **first recipe** is for a classic wild rice with sausage dish. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easy to follow.


- The **second recipe** is for a more flavorful and complex wild rice with sausage dish. This recipe uses a variety of spices and herbs to create a more robust flavor.

Both recipes are delicious and sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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You can assemble this casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.-Elsie Pritschau, Ravenna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add the rice and sausage. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SAUSAGE WILD RICE SOUP



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This recipe makes a big batch. So I often divide leftovers into a few containers for "freezer meals".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 quarts (13 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 cups water, divided
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a stockpot, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano and remaining water. Return sausage to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper and wild rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ONE-POT SAUSAGE & MUSHROOM WILD RICE



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We've dressed up this one-pot wild rice dish with rich sausage, fragrant herbs, and earthy mushrooms. During the holidays, it can be a decadent alternative to traditional stuffing, but it's also a comforting and elegant dish for any time of the year.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb bulk sausage
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
8 oz sliced fresh white mushrooms
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through. Drain, and set aside.
  • Clean out Dutch oven; melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown and soften. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and stir to melt; stir in mushrooms and celery. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release juices and then brown.
  • Stir in wine; simmer 3 to 4 minutes, scraping pan to release browned bits. Once liquid is almost evaporated, stir in sausage, broth and whipping cream; stir in wild rice. Heat to boiling over high heat; cover, and cook over medium-low heat 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, without stirring, until rice is tender. Top with parsley and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is bi-cultural if you will - pork sausage from the South and wild rice from Minnesota, and I have to hand it to those folks from Minnesota on this one. We don't grow wild rice down here, but it is delicious, so I order my wild rice from a reservation store at Leech Lake, Minnesota operated by the Band of Ojibwe. Of course, I will point out that Leech Lake is very near the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Try this recipe - it is simple and delicious.

Provided by The Fat Man

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pork sausage (your choice of hot or mild)
1 cup wild rice (not cooked)
1 cup white onion, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
fresh black pepper (3 grinds (or more)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash wild rice several times under cold water until water runs clear. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in skillet and then fry sausage over medium high heat, breaking up into as small pieces as possible. Do not overcook--cook just until all pink is gone. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  • In same skillet saute onion, celery, carrot and bell pepper over medium high heat until just beginning to brown lightly. Toss frequently.
  • Add wild rice to skillet and continue to saute a while longer, tossing frequently to coat wild rice with oil but do not let it burn.
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add Cream of Celery soup to skillet and mix quickly, then add 2 soup cans of water and stir until well mixed.
  • When well mixed, add reserved sausage meat and mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil, immediately remove from stove and pour into a buttered casserole (at least 2 qts.) and cover with foil.
  • Place in oven and bake. After 30 minutes check and add a small amount of additional water if necessary, and stir well.
  • Cook until most liquid is absorbed, but not until casserole is dry, about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 1950.4, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 24.9

SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE



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Since it has just four convenient ingredients, I can put this savory dish on the table for my hungry family in no time at all.-Gaye Whittington, Leesville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (6.2 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, prepare rice according to package directions. Add beans, corn and sausage. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SAUSAGE WILD RICE QUICHE



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When you're short on time, this long-on-flavor quiche is just right! It's perfect for hectic morning meals because the sausage and rice can be cooked ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 cup wild rice, cooked and cooled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-3/4 cups whole milk
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a greased 10-in. pie plate, layer the sausage, rice and cheese. In a bowl, combine the milk, baking mix and eggs; beat until smooth. Pour evenly over cheese. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

WILD RICE & SAUSAGE HOT DISH



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A good cold weather dinner. You can sauté the vegetables to soften before adding to the pot if you like, but I've found that adding them to the rice while it is cooking softens them sufficiently. . For convenience, packaged matchstick-cut carrots work well for quick fine chopping. A 16-oz roll of turkey breakfast sausage can be substituted for the12-oz roll of pork sausage.

Provided by Low Stress Feasting

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pot, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups raw wild rice
6 cups water
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped (or to taste)
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped (or to taste)
12 ounces bulk pork sausage
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions - the Minnesota hand-harvested type I use takes 35-45 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and add to rice pot.
  • Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain and set aside.
  • Once rice is done, mix sausage into pot. Add soups; stir to combine well. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 507, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 13.3

WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup wild rice
3 cups boiling water
1 pound pork sausage, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large acorn squash, quartered lengthwise and seeded
3 cups cooked Brussels sprouts or peas

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over rice and let stand 10 minutes; drain.
  • Cook sausage until most of the fat has been rendered; drain fat. Add sausage to rice and place in 9 by 13 inch baking dish or similar shallow casserole.
  • Place squash quarters on top of sausage and rice; cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Just before serving, fill squash quarters with cooked Brussels sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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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.

MINNESOTA WILD RICE DRESSING



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This recipe was given to me by a friend, and it has been a family tradition ever since. No need to stuff the turkey. This dressing can be made the day before Thanksgiving and heated in the microwave 10 minutes before serving!

Provided by MARJK

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4.5 ounce) packages instant long grain and wild rice
1 (16 ounce) package ground pork sausage
1 (16 ounce) package ground sage pork sausage
½ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Prepare instant long grain and wild rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place ground pork sausage and ground sage pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Cook and stir celery, onion, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in the skillet until browned and tender. Season with garlic powder.
  • Mix prepared rice, sausage, celery mixture, and eggs in the prepared baking dish. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 834.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BROWN AND WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE AND FENNEL



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Categories     Pork     Rice     Side     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 2 Main-course or 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1/2 cup wild rice
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 12-ounce fennel bulb, trimmed, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon chopped fennel seeds
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 cups long-grain brown rice
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Simmer water and wild rice in small saucepan 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry sausage until cooked through, breaking up sausage with fork, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to same saucepan. Mix in fennel, bell pepper and fennel seeds and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add to sausage. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same saucepan. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add brown rice and stir 1 minute. Mix in broth and wild rice. Season with pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Add hot rice to sausage mixture and toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right wild rice: Long-grain wild rice is the most common type used in cooking. It has a nutty flavor and chewy texture.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking: This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot for cooking the wild rice: This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the wild rice: This will help to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 45-60 minutes, or until the rice is tender: Do not stir the rice too much during cooking, as this can break the grains.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains.
  • Serve the wild rice immediately: Wild rice is best enjoyed when it is fresh.

Conclusion:

Wild rice is a delicious and nutritious grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins and minerals. Wild rice can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common method is to boil it in water. Wild rice can be served as a side dish or used in soups, stews, and salads. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, wild rice is a great addition to any meal.

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