Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this hearty and flavorful Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing, a perfect blend of earthy and savory goodness. Featuring nutty wild rice, tender cremini mushrooms, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley, this recipe is a modern twist on a classic stuffing. Toasted bread cubes and a medley of sautéed vegetables add texture and depth, while the rich vegetable broth ties it all together. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering. Plus, it's versatile enough to pair with turkey, roasted vegetables, or as a standalone vegetarian centerpiece. Simple to prepare yet incredibly impressive, this stuffing is bound to become a new family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cups bread cubes (day-old or toasted)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the wild rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and some grains have split. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.

Step 4

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, sautéed vegetable mixture, and bread cubes. Toss until evenly distributed.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour the beaten eggs over the stuffing mixture and mix well to ensure everything is coated.

Step 10

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 12

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2063.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2931.5

Total Fat 95.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 501.6mg	0%
Sodium 7072.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 106.7g	0%

Vitamin D 111.6IU	0%
Calcium 628.5mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 3865.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.3%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 57.6%