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                    NUTTY WILD RICE SAUSAGE STUFFING

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/4   c            Uncooked wild rice
  1 1/4   c            Uncooked long-grain rice
 16       oz           Bulk sausage
  2       tb           Butter or margarine
  4       lg           Celery ribs -- sliced
  5       oz           Medium sized fresh mushrooms
                       - sliced
  1       lg           Onion -- diced
                       Salt -- to taste
                       Fresh ground black pepper
                       - to taste
  1       c            Chopped walnuts -- toasted
                       -(see note)

 Prepare wild rice and long-grain rice according to
 package directions; toss together in large bowl; set
 aside. In 12" skillet over high heat, cook sausage,
 stirring frequently until well browned. With slotted
 spoon, remove sausage to bowl with rice. Add butter to
 drippings remaining in skillet; melt over medium heat.
 Add celery, mushrooms, onion and salt and pepper; cook
 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are
 tender. Remove from heat; add vegetable mixture to
 rice mixture in bowl along with walnuts; toss well to
 mix. Makes 12 to 14 cups, just, enough to stuff 12 to
 14 pound turkey. Note:To toast walnuts; In dry small
 skillet over very low heat, toast walnuts 3 to 5
 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown. Cool
 before adding to stuffing.



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