Wild Rice and Portobello Mushroom Stuffing

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium-sized pot, combine rice and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let cook for about 45 minutes, until rice is tender and splitting open.
3. In an enameled cast iron casserole dish or another oven-safe pot over medium heat, melt butter. If using sausage, add to butter and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, sage, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent.
5. Add rice and broth mixture. Remove from stove and place in oven to bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until dressing has a bit of a crust on top.
6. Serve hot or let cool and refrigerate for up to 4 days.