How to Make Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Minnesota Real Wild Rice Stuffing is a classic dish that is perfect for the holiday season or any special gathering. This recipe is a unique twist on traditional stuffing, using real wild rice that is native to the Midwest region. The hearty and nutty flavor of wild rice adds a delicious depth to this dish, making it stand out as a crowd-pleaser.

Wild rice, also known as manoomin, is an important ingredient in Native American cuisine and has been a staple in Minnesota for centuries. I...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups wild rice
  • 3 cups cubed, stale cranberry-walnut bread
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup pine nuts
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
  • ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Bring 8 cups chicken broth and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until rice is partially tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix partially-cooked wild rice with chicken broth, cranberry-walnut bread, 1 cup chicken broth, celery, water chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts, onion, apple, apricots, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until wild rice has softened and split, at least 40 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 277mg