Wild Rice Dressing with Sausage, Corn and Leeks Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Dressing with Sausage, Corn and Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice (about 12 ounces); 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter; 2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 medium; white and pale green parts only); 6 ounces smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 cup converted white rice; 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 fresh Italian parsley sprigs plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 cups wild rice (about 12 ounces)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 medium; white and pale green parts only)
6 ounces smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup converted white rice
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 fresh Italian parsley sprigs plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth

1
Cook wild rice in large saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
Set aside.
4
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
5
Add leeks and sausage; saute until leeks are soft, about 4 minutes.
6
Add corn; saute 1 minute.
7
Add wild rice, white rice, thyme, parsley sprigs, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 4 1/2 cups broth; bring to simmer.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low.
9
Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
10
(Dressing can be made 1 day ahead.
11
Transfer to baking pan; cool slightly.
12
Chill uncovered until cold, then cover with foil and refrigerate.
13
Add 1/2 cup broth or water, then cover and rewarm in 350F oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.)
14
Transfer dressing to large bowl.
15
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

1138

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups wild rice (about 12 ounces), 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, 2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 medium; white and pale green parts only), 6 ounces smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice Dressing with Sausage, Corn and Leeks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Wild Rice Dressing with Sausage, Corn and Leeks

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