Minnesota Dressing
A delicious twist on the holiday side dish!
Minnesota Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz) packages instant long grain and wild rice
- 1 (16 oz) package ground pork sausage
- 1 (16 oz) package ground sage pork sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (5 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook rice according to directions on package.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add both packages of sausage and break into small pieces. Cook until fully browned, then drain. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Add onion and celery to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, then add mushrooms and water chestnuts. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until all ingredients are tender.
- Add prepared rice, the onion mixture, cranberries, and eggs to the casserole dish and toss ingredients until well combined.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced almonds and serve hot.