Wild New Oyster Stuffing

Serves: 10

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Meal Occasion: Side Dish
Cuisine Type: American

Ingredients

1	box UNCLE BEN’S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe
1	can oysters (3.75 oz.) chopped
1 1/2	cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2	cups celery sliced
1/2	cup parsley chopped
1/4	lb. butter
1	jar pimientos (6.5 oz.) drained
1/2	cup water
1	box stuffing mix for chicken or turkey (6 oz.)

Instructions

1. At least two hours ahead of time; place chopped oysters in strainer and let drain; reserve
1/2 cup liquid.
2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
3. Meanwhile, sauté celery and mushrooms in butter about 2 minutes. Combine oysters, liquid and water; then heat.
4. Add the cooked rice, stuffing mix, pimientos, and parsley; mix well.
5. Use to stuff chicken, capon or turkey; or turn into lightly greased 3-quart casserole, cover and bake as side dish at 325°F for 30 minutes.

Recommended: Makes enough for two 4-6 lb. birds or 10-12 servings if baked as a side dish. Any left over from stuffing birds can be placed in a small casserole, covered and baked along with the bird the last half-hour of its baking time.