Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1 (4 ounce) package wild rice, cooked according to package directions
2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
salt
pepper

Preparation

In medium-size skillet, over medium heat, saute bacon until almost crisp.
Add onion, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
In large bowl combine bacon mixture, wild rice, bread crumbs, sausage, oregano and sage.
Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
Spoon dressing into lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F 35-40 minutes.