Hearty Rice Dressing Recipe

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At church socials and family reunions, this satisfying dressing has always been well received. It's a favorite with our family, too. I cut back on the recipe to serve a smaller group. -Ruth Hayward Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Hearty Rice Dressing Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 45-50 Servings

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Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
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2 pounds ground pork
2 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
5 cups water
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed French onion soup
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Directions

In several large Dutch ovens or stockpots, cook the beef, pork and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the celery, green pepper and pimientos.
Combine water and soups; stir in the Creole seasoning, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir into meat mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice.
Carefully transfer mixture to three greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes; stir. Cover and bake 30-40 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Yield: 45-50 servings.

Editor's Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 153 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 293 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Rice Dressing in Taste of Home October/November 2004, p40