Turkey Sausage and Wild Rice Dressing

Ingredients:

• 12 Slices TURKEY BACON, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
• 3 Cups sweet onion, chopped
• 3 Cups celery, chopped
• 1-1/2 Pounds button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 12 Ounces wild rice, cooked and cooled
• 6 Cups dry bread crumbs
• 1-1/2 Pounds TURKEY SAUSAGE, cooked and drained
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons dried sage leaves
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to Taste
  

Directions:

1. Over medium heat, sauté bacon until almost crisp. Remove and reserve.
2. Melt butter and add onion, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are crisp.
3. Combine bacon, vegetables, cooked wild rice, bread crumbs, cooked sausage and herbs. Gently mix well. Season to taste.
4. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 12 X 20 X 2-inch pan.
5. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.