Nelda’s Sausage and Rice Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 package (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• Poultry seasoning to taste