Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing
Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 284 calories, 13g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of 2-inch cubes bread, celery, parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake until dry and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
In a large pan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of broth to a boil.
Add 1 tsp. each salt and pepper and wild rice, stir well, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
Drain off any excess liquid.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and celery, stirring often, until tender, about 8 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high, add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Stir in herbs, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Mist inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
Add wild rice, mushroom mixture, bread and remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; stir well. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.