Flavorful Rice Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 slices day old bread, torn
1 c. torn corn bread
2/3 c. hot water
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. firmly packed sliced fresh spinach
1 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 c. orange juice
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. rubbed sage
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a large bowl, lightly toss bread, corn bread and water. In a skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender.
Stir into bread mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients; mix well.
Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160\u00b0. Yield: 8 servings.