Wild Rice, Sausage And Oyster Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg. wild rice
1 pt. shucked oysters
1 lb. bulk beef sausage
8 Tbsp. butter
5 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
4 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. hazelnuts, chopped (optional)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. corn bread stuffing

Preparation

Cook rice according to package directions; drain.
Place in bowl.
Drain oysters, reserving liquid.
Chop oysters and add to rice.
Fry sausage until brown.
Break into small pieces.
Drain off fat.
Mix with rice and oysters.
Melt butter in skillet and stir-fry carrots, celery and onion.
Cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
Stir in mushrooms and oyster liquid.
Cook 10 to 15 minutes.
Add to rice mixture.
Stir in cornbread stuffing, nuts, eggs and salt and pepper to taste.