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Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole

No canned soups here! This Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole has a nutty, rich, and earthy flavor. It's excellent vegetarian comfort food!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 16 oz. mushrooms roughly chopped
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere or cheddar cheese
  • chopped green onions or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add mushrooms. Add a generous pinch of salt, stir once, and allow to sit until they release the water and it evaporates (about 5 minutes). Stir again and sauté until browned (about another 5 minutes).
  3. Add onion to mushrooms; sauté until transparent (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add garlic to mushrooms; sauté for one more minute.
  5. Turn off heat, add rice to mushrooms and stir.
  6. Meanwhile, mix together eggs, cottage cheese, and sour cream in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add mushroom mixture to cottage cheese mixture, and stir to incorporate.
  8. Transfer to buttered casserole dish.
  9. Top with shredded gruyere or cheddar cheese.
  10. Cover with foil; cook for 20 minutes. Remove foil, cook until browned on top (about 10 more minutes).
  11. Garnish with green onions or chives, if desired.

Notes

  • Pre-cook the rice before assembling this casserole to save time. Store cooked rice in an airtight container in the fridge, or freeze in portions in ziplock bags (squeeze the air out first) if you want to cook ahead in bulk. Use the portions for this casserole or other recipes, like soup.
  • Freezer directions: Assemble the entire casserole and refrigerate (for a week) or freeze (for up to 6 months) in an airtight container until you are ready to bake.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 499mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 632IU (13%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 345mg (35%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 406mg 17%
Potassium 499mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 632IU 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 345mg 35%
Iron 1mg 6%

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