Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole ๐ฆ๐
Overview:
This Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole is a delightful dish perfect for utilizing leftover turkey, transforming it into a delicious meal that will have you craving more! With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household, just like it is in DH’s! This recipe is ideal for those post-holiday moments when you’re looking for a comforting and satisfying dish to enjoy. ๐
Total Time: 4 hours
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Cooking Time: 2 hours
Serves: NaN
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wild rice
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups turkey broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a saucepan, cover the wild rice with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it soak for 1 hour. After soaking, drain the rice. |
| 2 | Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). |
| 3 | In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion, then sautรฉ until they are lightly browned and tender. |
| 4 | In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked wild rice, sautรฉed mushroom mixture, salt, pepper, turkey broth, chicken broth, heavy cream, white wine, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. |
| 5 | Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter, then pour the rice and mushroom mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly. |
| 6 | Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
| 7 | After the initial baking time, remove the cover from the casserole dish. Dot the top of the casserole with the remaining butter. |
| 8 | Return the uncovered casserole dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. |
| 9 | Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 913.2
- Fat: 62.2g
- Saturated Fat: 33.8g
- Cholesterol: 247.9mg
- Sodium: 1404mg
- Carbohydrates: 41.6g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Protein: 44.9g
Tips:
- If you don’t have leftover turkey broth, you can use store-bought chicken or turkey broth as a substitute.
- Feel free to customize this casserole with additional vegetables or herbs of your choice for extra flavor.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Simply allow it to come to room temperature before placing it in the oven.
Enjoy this Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole as a comforting and hearty meal that’s perfect for any occasion, especially those post-holiday gatherings! ๐ฝ๏ธ
