Spicy Sausage Rice Stuffing in Roasted Turkey

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Spanish Rice1-1/2 cups waterOne 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon oregano2 Tablespoons butter or margarine1/2 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped12 oz. hot smoked sausage, diced1/2 cup corn, thawed if frozen or drained if canned 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese1 egg, beaten12 lb. turkey, cleaned
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350°.
2.In medium sauce pan, add water, tomatoes, oregano, rice and contents of seasoning packet. Over medium heat, bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low boil, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
3.While rice is cooking, in medium skillet over medium heat, add butter, onion, celery, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4.Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes.
5.Add cooked rice, corn, salt, pepper and cheese. Mix to combine.
6.Mix in egg.
7.Place stuffing in cleaned turkey. Secure ends with toothpicks or skewers. Place on rack in baking pan.
8.Place stuffed turkey in preheated oven and bake for three hours or until juices run clear when pricked with a fork.

Note: If preferred, stuffing can be baked separately in covered baking dish for 25 minutes at 350°.


Serving Size: Serves 8 or more

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAMIECEE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 623.6
  • Total Fat: 30.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 192.2 mg
  • Sodium: 1,200.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 60.1 g

Member Reviews
  • NANCYHP21
    Loved it -- tested it out now and will probably make it for Thanksgiving next year - 8/3/11