How to Make Wild Rice Mushroom Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wild rice and mushrooms make a delicious and hearty combination that is perfect for a comforting casserole. This wild rice mushroom casserole recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is great for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The earthy flavor of the wild rice and the savory goodness of the mushrooms come together to create a mouthwatering casserole that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This casserole is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutritio...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup uncooked white rice
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cover wild rice with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine soaked wild rice and uncooked white rice in a bowl. Add mushroom-onion mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add chicken broth, cream, almonds, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil, dot with remaining butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake casserole until cheese and butter have melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 786mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 254mg