CREAMY MUSHROOM WILD RICE

INGREDIENTS

8OZ PACKAGE OF LUNDBERGS WILD RICE

3/4 CUP DICED ONION

2 GLOVES GARLIC MINCED

8 OZ MUSHROOMS SLICED, A MIX OF PORCINI, BUTTON, CRIMINI

1 OR 2 CARROTS DICED FINE

2 OR 3 SAUSAGE LINKS, WE USE ITALIAN SPICY (OPTIONAL)

2 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH

1 SPRIG OF THYME

2 BAY LEAVES

¼ CUP HEAVY CRÈME

1 CUP PARMESON CHEESE

SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE

 

1.)    SOAK WILDRICE OVERNIGHT

2.)    WHEN READY TO PREPARE SAUTE ONION, GARLIC, CARROTS, & MUSHROOMS

IN 3 TBLS OF BUTTER OR OIL. ADD SAUSAGE AND BROWN

3.)    MIX IN WILDRICE AND SAUTE FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN ADD CHICKEN BROTH

LET SIMMER FOR 10 MINUTES

4.)    ADD CREAM AND PARMESON CHEESE MIX WELL

5.)    PUT ENTIRE MIXTURE INTO A CASSAROLE DISH AND BAKE IN OVEN AT 350 FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR. START WITH TINFOIL OVER THE TOP TO HOLD IN THE MOISTURE.

 

THIS DISH CAN BE MADE A DAY IN ADVANCE, COMPLETE STEP 5 THE NEXT DAY.