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Wild Rice and Creamy Goat Cheese Stuffing

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings as a side dish
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wild rice I used a blend of wild and brown rice
  • 8 ounces turkey bacon chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 day-old day-old loaf country-style or artisan bread, cubed about 6 cups of bread cubes
  • 12 ounces goat cheese or cream cheese
  • ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth or stock

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cook wild rice according to package directions, making sure the rice cooks completely and is very tender and soft. Transfer the rice to a large bowl when it has finished cooking and has cooled for about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the butter in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon, onions, carrots and celery and cook until soft, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the onion mixture, bread cubes, goat cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and chicken broth to the large bowl with the rice. Mix to combine. I like my stuffing a bit on the non-soggy side so add more chicken broth 1/4 cup at a time if you’d like your mixture more wet.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a large (9X13-inch or even larger) lightly greased baking dish and bake, uncovered, until heated through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Goat Cheese: if you don’t prefer the taste of goat cheese, simply substitute cream cheese, a milder tasting creamy cheese, or leave it out altogether.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 1063mg (44%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 1063mg 44%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.