Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1.5 loaves

country bread

cubed and dried

1 lb

turkey sausage

7 cup

wild rice

cooked

0.25 cup

butter

1.5 cup

onions

chopped

0.75 cup

celery

chopped

0.75 cup

carrot

chopped

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

3 tbsp

fresh thyme

chopped

5 cup

fat free chicken broth

16 unit

feta cheese

crumbled

0.75 cup

fresh parsley

0.25 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

fresh coarse ground black pepper

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~7 min

Cube country bread and dry it overnight or in a low oven.

Step 3
~7 min

In a large skillet, brown turkey sausage.

Step 4
~7 min

Drain any excess fat.

Step 5
~7 min

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 6
~7 min

Add onions, celery, and carrot to the pot and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 7
~7 min

Add minced garlic and chopped fresh thyme to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 8
~7 min

Stir in cooked wild rice, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 9
~7 min

Add the browned turkey sausage to the wild rice mixture.

Step 10
~7 min

Gradually add fat-free chicken broth to the mixture, stirring until moistened.

Step 11
~7 min

Combine the bread cubes with the wild rice mixture.

Step 12
~7 min

Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.

Use a combination of different types of bread for varied texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted turkey or chicken.

Pairs well with cranberry sauce and gravy.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Cranberry Sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Traditional Thanksgiving dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100