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Bacon Mushroom Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf

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Bacon Mushroom Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf
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Serves: 8
 
Bacon Mushroom Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf
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Bacon Mushroom Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf

Recipe by Chef ShamyCourse: Sides
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups wild rice blend

  • 2½ cups chicken broth

  • 1 dried bay leaf

  • Salt and pepper

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 2 T Chef Shamy Garlic Butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • 1 T fresh sage, chopped

  • ¼ cup almonds, chopped

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Place wild rice, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce heat. Simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is al dente.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and crumble. Add Garlic Butter to the pan and melt over medium heat.
  • Add onions, mushrooms, celery, thyme, and sage. Cook 5-7 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add cooked rice, crumbled bacon, almonds, cranberries, and parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
  • Serve.