Wild Rice and Oyster Casserole

A rich oyster dish that makes a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

Step: 1

In a large saucepan place the rice, consomme and water. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in butter.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 3

Place half of rice in large baking dish. Cover with oysters seasoned with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Top with remaining rice.

Step: 4

Heat mushroom soup, half and half, onion powder, thyme, and curry powder. Pour over rice and oyster mixture.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Per Serving: 302 calories; protein 13.1g; carbohydrates 32.9g; fat 13.7g; cholesterol 44.4mg; sodium 305.3mg.

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