Wild Rice Stuffing for Turkey

Wild rice, celery, bell pepper, and croutons come together in this family-tested stuffing recipe that's been pleasing Thanksgiving crowds for years.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 11 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 1 (5.5 ounce) package seasoned croutons
• 3 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice, such as Ben's Original
• 1.25 cups cold water, or as needed to cover

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Make rice: Combine hot water and crumbled bouillon cubes in a medium saucepan; stir to dissolve. Add wild rice and 1 1/4 cups cold water, or as much needed to cover; bring to a boil.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a baking dish.

Step 5

Make stuffing: Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water to make broth; set aside.

Step 6

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in reserved broth and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in cooked rice, croutons, and poultry seasoning; transfer to the prepared baking dish.