Turkey Sausage and Wild Rice Dressing

Turkey Sausage and Wild Rice Dressing

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 12 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 45 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
6 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1-inch slices
1/4 c. unsalted butter
1 1/2 c. sweet onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
3/4 lb. or 4 1/2 c. button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
6 oz. wild rice, cooked and cooled
3 c. dry bread crumbs
3/4 lb. turkey sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
3/4 tsp. dried sage leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Over medium heat, sauté bacon until almost crisp. Remove and reserve.

2. Melt butter and add onion, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are crisp.

3. Combine bacon, vegetables, cooked wild rice, bread crumbs, cooked sausage and herbs. Gently mix well. Season to taste.

4. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

5. Bake, covered, at 325°F for 45-60 min. or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Recipe kindly provided by Executive Chef Lee Forman of Lemoine's Restaurant, The Inn on Trout River in Montgomery Center, VT.

Nutrition:

Calories: 250; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Total Carbs: 26g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g; Sodium: 630mg;