senator al franken's: wild rice stuffing

La Crosse, WI
Updated on Nov 25, 2010

Senator Al Franken of Minnesota sends family recipes every year... and I am sharing with you! He said, "It's great alone, but Thomasin loves mixing it up with peas, mashed potatoes, and gravy." I am with Tomasin!!! Tomasin is Al's daughter. Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pound wild rice (mahnomen)
  • 1 stick butter
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 3 medium yellow onions
  • 4 sticks celery
  • 2 pounds white button mushrooms
  • - salt to taste

How To Make senator al franken's: wild rice stuffing

  • Step 1
    1. In a colander, rinse the wild rice. 2. Put the rice in a pot, and cover with 3 inches of water. Boil in a pot, uncovered, for about 20 to 25 minutes. If you're using Mahnomen wild rice, it will cook more quickly than the paddy variety. 3. While the rice is boiling, slice (do not mince) the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and celery. 4. Melt the butter in a skillet, and sauté the onions, garlic, and celery until they begin to bleed a little liquid into the butter. Then add the mushrooms. The celery and onions should not be totally soft. 5. Once the rice has cooked, drain it and add to the sautéed vegetables. 6. Add salt to taste, and stuff into the turkey before roasting. The rest can be eaten as a side dish at dinner.

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes