Savory Rice Stuffing

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked
  • 5 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 1 cup white raisins
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook rice as per package instructions using chicken stock instead of water. Keep additional stock for later if the stuffing is too dry. Fluff rice with a fork and set aside rice to cool a little. Do not use a sticky rice for this recipe.
  2. In a large skillet brown the bacon and remove to paper towel to drain. Retain about 4 tablespoons of bacon drippings to saute onion, carrots and celery. Cook until veggies are soft but not mushy. In a large bowl combine cooked veggies, bacon, rice, raisins, almond, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Amounts of salt vary greatly depending upon how salty the bacon is so taste before salting. If dish is too dry add some additional chicken stock. Place in baking dish, cover and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

639 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.9g 38% DV
Total Fat 34.4g 44% DV
Carbs 67.2g 24% DV
Fiber 10.6g 38% DV
Sugar 19.4g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10458mg 100% DV
Potassium 1077mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 27.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 862.3mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6% DV
Calcium 201.8mg 16% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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