Name: Wild Rice and Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz pork sausage; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water (plus more, as needed); 1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes; 2 (6 oz) boxes Stovetop Stuffing, any flavor (Savory Herbs recommended); 2 (15 oz) cans wild rice, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked wild rice)

Description

This Wild Rice Stuffing recipe combines savory pork sausage, flavorful Stovetop Stuffing, and hearty wild rice for a comforting and delicious side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners. It is quick to prepare with simple ingredients, offering a moist and tender texture with options for a crispy topping.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

16 oz pork sausage
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water (plus more, as needed)
1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes
2 (6 oz) boxes Stovetop Stuffing, any flavor (Savory Herbs recommended)
2 (15 oz) cans wild rice, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked wild rice)

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Instructions

Brown the sausage: In a large, deep skillet, Dutch oven, or large pot over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
Add liquids and butter: Pour in the reduced-sodium chicken broth or water and add the cubed butter. Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the butter to melt completely and infuse the broth with flavor.
Combine stuffing mix and wild rice: Stir in the Stovetop Stuffing mix and the drained, rinsed wild rice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. If your skillet isn’t large enough, use a large bowl for this step.
Let it rest: Allow the stuffing to sit for 5 minutes so it can absorb the broth fully. Add extra broth or water as needed to achieve your desired moistness.
Serve or keep warm: Serve the wild rice stuffing immediately for a moist texture, or transfer it to a greased baking dish and keep warm in the oven at 350°F covered for moistness or uncovered to get a crispy top. Alternatively, keep warm on low in a greased Crock Pot to maintain heat and moisture.

Notes

Using reduced-sodium broth helps control salt levels while maintaining flavor.
You can customize the stuffing flavor by choosing your preferred Stovetop Stuffing mix.
If wild rice cans are unavailable, substitute with cooked wild rice, adjusting broth accordingly.
For a crispier top, bake uncovered, and for a moister texture, cover while warming.
This stuffing can be kept warm in a Crock Pot, making it perfect for busy entertaining times.