Turkey Sausage and Wild Rice Dressing

Ingredients

12 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 c. unsalted butter
3 c. sweet onion, chopped
3 c. celery, chopped
1-1/2 lb. button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
12 oz. wild rice, cooked and cooled
6 c. dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 lb. turkey sausage, cooked and drained
1 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
1-1/2 tsp. dried sage leaves
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Over medium heat, saute bacon until almost crisp. Remove and reserve.
2. Melt butter and add onion, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are crisp.
3. Combine bacon, vegetables cooked wild rice, bread crumbs, cooked sausage and herbs. Gently mix well. Season to taste.
4. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 12 x 20 x 2-inch pan.
5. Bake, covered, at 325 F for 60-70 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 250, Calories from Fat 90, Fat 10g, Cholesterol 45mg, Sodium 630mg, Carbohydrates 26g, Fiber 2g.

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of The National Turkey Federation