Savory Wild Rice & Sausage Dressing

From Woman's Day Mag. Holiday Menu. Flavorful and rich, the combination of wild rice and sausage work to create the perfect side dish.

Ingredients:

1 16 oz. Italian bread

1 32 oz. cont. chicken broth

1/4 c. butter, melted

2 t. poultry seasoning

1 c. cooked wild rice

1 8 oz. can water chestnuts drained and chopped

1 lb. pork sausage, browned and drained

Preheat over to 250. Cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven about 40 min., stirring often, until bread is dried. Transfer to a large bowl.

Increase oven temperature to 350. In, another large bowl, whisk together broth, melted butter and seasoning. Pour over bread cubes; toss until bread is evenly . Stir in wild rice, water chestnuts, and sausage. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish sprayed with non-stick spay and bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until golden brown. YUMM!