This tasty wild rice and bread dressing, with bacon, onion, celery and mushrooms, goes well with a variety of meats and poultry.

Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 ounces wild rice (cook according to package)
2 cups bread crumbs
1 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste

1. In medium sized skillet over medium heat, saute bacon until almost crisp. Add onion, celery and mushrooms. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
2. In large bowl, combine bacon mixture, wild rice, bread crumbs, sausage, oregano and sage. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
4. Bake, covered, at 325°F (160°C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Makes 10 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council, St. Paul, MN., and Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.