Flavorful Rice Dressing
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My original dressing seems to satisfy people who prefer dressing made with bread and those who prefer a rice variety. It includes both, plus spinach and a hint of orange for unexpected surprises. Leftover dressing (if there is any!) reheats well.
-Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 7 slices day-old bread, torn
- 1 cup torn corn bread
- 2/3 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup firmly packed sliced fresh spinach
- 1 cup cooked long grain rice
- 1/2 cup cooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl, lightly toss bread and water. In a skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender, stirring constantly. Stir into bread mixture. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.